An Interdisciplinary Approach to Combat Obesity in the Galapagos

Authors

Christopher Busack, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Bethany Fox, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2-2015

Abstract

Galapagos Background

• Total Population (2010) = 25,124¹
• Largest city = Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz)
• Average monthly income in Galapagos = $772.03/month²
• Average monthly income in mainland Ecuador = $251.70/month²
• Booming tourism industry contributes to rapid population growth³

4 of 18 main islands (>1km²) open for human residence (Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal, Floreana)

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