Age, socioeconomic status and obesity growth
Authors:
- Charles L. BaumCBCharles L. Baum
- Christopher J. RuhmCRChristopher J. Ruhm
- 1 May 2009
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Journal of Health Economics
- Vol. 28 (3) , 635-648
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