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Physical activity patterns and obesity in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women

Authors :
Slattery, Martha L.
Edwards, Sandra
Herrick, Jennifer
Sweeney, Carol
Murtaugh, Maureen
Baumgartner, Kathy M.
Guiliano, Anna
Byers, Tim
Source :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Jan, 2006, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p33, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Physical activity patterns of Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women living in the southwestern US and the effects of these on obesity is studied using population-based controls. The findings show that prevalence of obesity is greater among Hispanic than non-Hispanic women and hence interventions to increase physical activity among them are needed to address the problems of inactivity and obesity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01959131
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.144635634