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What More Can Be Done? Childhood Obesity In Glassboro, Nj, N. Mirmanesh, Seth Spicer, Stephen Acheampong, Mary K. Duggan
What More Can Be Done? Childhood Obesity In Glassboro, Nj, N. Mirmanesh, Seth Spicer, Stephen Acheampong, Mary K. Duggan
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in the United States, with an estimated 20% of American children being obese. In New Jersey (NJ), 9% of high school students are obese, and there are disparities in obesity rates based on gender, sexual identity, and race/ethnicity. In Gloucester County, NJ, limited data is available on childhood obesity rates, but 36.4% of adults are obese, and lower SES is related to higher rates of obesity in youth. To address this issue, this research poster proposes a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Glassboro to provide nutritional resources and create …
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 …