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The Effectiveness Of Culturally Relevant Obesity Programs On Decreasing Bmi Of Hispanic Children, Cindy Nativi
The Effectiveness Of Culturally Relevant Obesity Programs On Decreasing Bmi Of Hispanic Children, Cindy Nativi
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Obesity epidemic a public health concern in the United States
- significantly increases health burden in affected individuals
- linked to increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer
- childhood obesity linked to earlier onset or presence in adulthood of the same diseases
- crucial to address this disease at the preventative level
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports obesity affects 19.3% of children and adolescents in the United States
- affects all ethnicities, but increased burden on minority populations of low socioeconomic status
- 1 in 5 Hispanic children considered obese
Latinos one of the fastest growing minority populations
- comprise approximately 17% of …
Examining The Relationship Between Adolescent Obesity Rates And School Health Programs In Grades 9-12 In The United States, Joseph Melillo, Alison Mancuso
Examining The Relationship Between Adolescent Obesity Rates And School Health Programs In Grades 9-12 In The United States, Joseph Melillo, Alison Mancuso
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
- In the United States, it was found that the prevalence of obese adolescents ages 12-19 was 21.2%.1
- According to a study by Ward et. al published in the New England Journal of Health (NEJH), the researchers estimated 88.2% of obese 19-year-olds would still be obese by the age of 35.2
- The purpose of this study was to evaluate school provided health programs and their impact on BMI values of students within these schools.
- This study aimed to compare health outcomes between different schools across the United States and identify aspects of school programming that can be …