A fuzzy logic approach to measure overweight

Guayarmina Berzosa, Maria Noel Pi Alperin

We apply fuzzy sets theory to measure the extent of overweight in Luxembourg. This methodology permits to differentiate between mild or severe forms of overweight and to identify the sub-populations which contribute most to global overweight. The application to residents of Luxembourg shows that natives are those who contribute most to global overweight. Specifically, men are more affected than women, the intensity of overweight is more severe with age and the more educated are less affected by obesity.

Zitiervorschlag

Pi Alperin, M. N. & Berzosa, G. (2011). A fuzzy logic approach to measure overweight (Working Papers du CEPS/INSTEAD Nr. 55). Esch/Alzette. Centre d’études de populations, de pauvreté et de politiques socio-économiques (CEPS/INSTEAD).

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