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Prevalence Of Obesity Among Head Start Preschoolers In Western Ohio, Angela Sims
Prevalence Of Obesity Among Head Start Preschoolers In Western Ohio, Angela Sims
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Objective: The intent of this study was to examine low income Head Start overweight and obese preschoolers, ages 3-5, in 8 western Ohio counties. Variables of interest included: obesity status, rural versus metropolitan location, home versus center-based Head Start, and access to physicians.
Methods: Data was collected retrospectively from the host Head Start site located in Piqua, Ohio. All Head Start enrolled preschoolers (N=1,181) ages 3 to 5 within the 8 western Ohio counties and 43 programs were studied. All children were considered of low income based on their acceptance into the Head Start program.
The data was retrieved from …