Obesity interventions in underserved communities : evidence and directions

Obesity interventions in underserved communities : evidence and directions /

The obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. In Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities, a diverse group of researchers explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Brennan, Virginia M. (Editor), Kumanyika, Shiriki Kinika, 1945- (Editor), Zambrana, Ruth E. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Obesity > United States > Prevention.
Health promotion > United States.
Medically underserved areas > United States.
Minorities.
Obesity > prevention & control
Vulnerable Populations
Minority Groups
Health Promotion > methods
United States
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Summary:The obesity epidemic has a disproportionate impact on communities that are hard-hit by social and economic disadvantages. In Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities, a diverse group of researchers explores effective models for treating and preventing obesity in such communities.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 398 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1421415461
9781421415468
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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