Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity in Brazilian immigrants in Massachusetts

Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity in Brazilian immigrants in Massachusetts

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity are important risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases, and their prevalence is on the rise worldwide. This study seeks to describe the prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity in Brazilian immigrants living in Massachusetts, United Sta...

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Main Authors: Rachel A. Klabunde, Felippe Lazar Neto, Andressa Louzada, Ricardo Faé de Moura, Fernando Morelli Calixto, Goodarz Danaei, Marcia C. Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Immigrant health
Brazilians
USA
Overweight
Obesity
Consumption
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8144-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8144-8

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