the sociological concepts and concerns that can help in understanding why obesity is a public health problem. I will begin by addressing the public health concerns of obesity, the epidemiology of obesity, then look at sociological concepts such as socio economic factors, culture/ethnicity and or gender factors and psychological factors. I will make reference to obesity inequalities throughout the essay. Relevant contemporary literature and policies will be used to support my arguments. In other to achieve these aims it is important to understand what is meant by health and the term health inequality.
