The Dietary Characteristics of An Agriculture-based Economy and Its Impact on Community Health

Michael Yemoh, Vicky Yemoh

Abstract


The social structures and lifestyles of most economies derives its influence from the level of economic growth, or development or the standard of living.  Agriculture is not only important for the revenue contributions it has to the economy but also to the community health and food consumption of the communities.  Agriculture-based societies are suggested to have unique features that do influence the community health of its citizens.  This report provides a focused review of the community health implications of agriculture-based economies.

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Agriculture-Based, Community Health, Dietary Pattern, Economic Development

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v34.1.4536

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