Demographic and sociocultural risk factors for adulthood weight gain in Hispanic/Latinos: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Demographic and sociocultural risk factors for adulthood weight gain in Hispanic/Latinos: results from the Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Abstract Background United States (US) Hispanic/Latinos experience a disproportionate burden of obesity, which may in part be related to demographic or sociocultural factors, including acculturation to an US diet or inactive lifestyle. Therefore, we sought to describe the association between adultho...

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Main Authors: Lindsay Fernández-Rhodes, Nicole M. Butera, Evans K. Lodge, Nora Franceschini, Maria M. Llabre, Elva M. Arredondo, Linda C. Gallo, William Arguelles, Frank J. Penedo, Martha L. Daviglus, Carmen R. Isasi, Paul Smokowski, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Allison E. Aiello, Krista M. Perreira, Daniela Sotres-Alvarez, Kari E. North
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hispanic Americans
Latino health
Weight gain
Adults
Emigration and immigration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11848-9

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