Factors Associated With Overweight and Obesity Among Mexican Americans and Central Americans: Results From the 2001 California Health Interview Survey

Factors Associated With Overweight and Obesity Among Mexican Americans and Central Americans: Results From the 2001 California Health Interview Survey

IntroductionHispanics are the fastest growing demographic group in the United States; however, “Hispanic” is a broad term that describes people who are from or whose ancestors are from multiple countries of origin. This study examines, separately, the social, cultural, and behavioral factors associa...

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Main Authors: Janice V. Bowie, PhD, MPH, Hee-Soon Juon, PhD, Juhee Cho, MA, Elisa M. Rodriguez, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
overweight
obesity
Mexican Americans
Central Americans
California Health Interview Survey
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jan/06_0036.htm

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