Obesity and Obesity-Related Comorbidities in a Canadian First Nation Population

Obesity and Obesity-Related Comorbidities in a Canadian First Nation Population

IntroductionRates of obesity are higher among Canada’s Aboriginal First Nations populations than among non-First Nations populations. We studied obesity and obesity-related illness in a Manitoba First Nation community.MethodsWe conducted a screening study of diabetes and diabetes complications in 20...

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Main Authors: Sharon G. Bruce, PhD, Natalie D. Riediger, MSc, James M. Zacharias, MD, MSc, T. Kue Young, MD, DPhil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2011-01-01
Series:Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:
Obesity
Canada
Online Access:http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2011/jan/09_0212.htm

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