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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/110822| Title: | Towards the prevention of obesity : an experimental study to shape policy decisions |
| Authors: | Vassallo, Liberata |
| Keywords: | Obesity -- Malta Obesity -- Prevention -- Government policy Economics -- Psychological aspects Consumers -- Malta -- Attitudes Food -- Labeling -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2022-07 |
| Publisher: | Institute for the Public Service |
| Citation: | Vassallo, L. (2022). Towards the prevention of obesity : an experimental study to shape policy decisions. IPS Journal, 4, 68-80. |
| Abstract: | Over the years, Malta underwent, and is still undergoing, changes in its cultural and behavioural attitudes. This transformation is reflected in popular lifestyle and a shift from a Mediterranean to a Western diet. Technological advances have led to a more sedentary lifestyle. These changes have led to an increase in obesity among the Maltese, rendering Malta the most obese nation in the European Union (Cuschieri et al., 2016). Maltese men placed in the second place at 66.8%, while Maltese women placed first at 55.2% (Eurostat, 2019). |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/110822 |
| Appears in Collections: | IPS Journal : Issue 4 : July 2022 |
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