The Epidemic of Extreme Obesity Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults With Diabetes

The Epidemic of Extreme Obesity Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults With Diabetes

IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of obesity among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults with diabetes and to examine the temporal trends for class I, II, and III obesity in this high-risk group during a 10-year period.MethodsWe used data on body mass in...

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Main Authors: Charlton Wilson, MD, Susan Gilliland, PhD, MPH, RN, Kelly Moore, MD, Kelly Acton, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
obesity
American Indians
Alaskan Natives
Adults
Diabetes
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jan/06_0025.htm

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