Table 1 Determinants of health relevant for obesity prevention
Level I Determinant of obesity | Level II Sub-determinant of obesity | |
|---|---|---|
Social | Housing | Employment |
Income | Education | |
Marital status | Family size/structure | |
Ethnicity | Religion | |
Child development | Domestic violence and personal safety | |
Biomedical | SexR | Chronic diseases |
WeightR, heightR, weight statusC | AgeR | |
Waist circumferenceR | Body Mass Index (BMI)C | |
Disability | Blood pressureR | |
Birth weightR | Maternal weight status (BMI)C | |
Rapid infant weight gainC | Mental health | |
Family medical history | Medication | |
Behavioural | Dietary patterns | Physical activity |
Breastfeeding | Smoking | |
Sleep | Alcohol consumption | |
Parenting practices | Responsive feeding | |
Environmental | Geographical location (rurality) | Transport system |
Food availability | Time commuting | |
Access to technology/Internet access/connection | Access to health services | |
Green and open spaces | Density and type of food outlet | |
Residential density | Geographical location/crime | |
Commercial | Marketing | Food advertising |
Food processing | Nutrition labelling | |
Affordability | Price Index | |