First Nations Approaches to Childhood Obesity: Healthy Lifestyles in Canada Compared with Alternatives for Alaska Native Communities

First Nations Approaches to Childhood Obesity: Healthy Lifestyles in Canada Compared with Alternatives for Alaska Native Communities

Alaska Native and American Indian children have among the highest prevalence of obesity in the United States. Canadian Aboriginal populations including First Nations also have high rates of obesity but obesity rates among children are noticeably lower. We highlight some of the important differences...

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Main Authors: Peter A. de Schweinitz, Janet M. Wojcicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
First Nations
Alaska Native
Alaska
rural
childhood obesity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/4/5/38

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http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/4/5/38

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