Diet Related Health Issues: a sociological problem in Hungary in the 21st century

Abstract

The increase in diet related health issues became a burden on the state and on the society. There is not a multisectoral national strategy policy in Hungary which focuses on prevention or which seeks to find an inclusive, egalitarian and holistic long-term solution. This thesis builds up a picture of attitudes to health which involves all layers of the society in terms of age and economic conditions and even ethnicity by exploring a Roma case study and through detailed qualitative data seeks to give insights as why people hold certain views on food and health. In addition the thesis gives insights into the thinking and action of policy makers on this sujects and strives to map out a policy strategy which is inclusive and effective in preventative health care.