摘要：To obtain the basic data, statistical analyses were conducted on the relationship between the percentage of obesity and social, economic and cultural parameters using the figures obtained at the prefectural levels. Those over the age of 20 years and with a BMI exceeding 25.0 defined as obese. It appears that the percentage of obese individuals is inversely related to the employment rate, income level, the percentage of high school graduates going to universities, desirability of housing milieu and consumption expenses of the area. The results of the current study indicated that the prevalence of obesity might be partly controlled by the social, economic and cultural factors.
关键词：obesity;social economic and cultural factors;bio-psycho-social model
