Gender Disparities in Weight Gain Among Offenders Who Are Obese Upon Entering Correctional Facilities
Background: Obesity is a significant health issue for offenders, who have a higher prevalence of obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes, compared to non-incarcerated populations. Within incarcerated populations, there are obesity disparities in terms of race, gender, and age, as well as excess...
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| Language: | English |
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Georgia Southern University
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association |
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| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/jgpha/vol5/iss3/7 |