Wednesday 26 September 2012

Childhood Weight Problems More Prevalent In Minorities

Race, ethnicity, and immigrant status are important risk factors for weight problems, according to a new study published in The ANNALS of American Academy of Political and Social Science. Childhood obesity is a growing concern to researchers because of its dangerous ties with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. This new study explores the connections between socioeconomic status and nationality with weight problems in children in the US and England. Study authors Melissa L... via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..

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