In a sample of twenty-two (22) neighborhoods in New York City (NYC), ethnicity, degree of poverty and fast food per capita appear to be associated with obesity rates measured at the community level.
Residents of neighborhoods that are predominantly African-American and have a high percent of individuals under the poverty level are at a greater risk for overweight and obesity.,
There was a greater fast food presence per capita in predominately African American neighborhoods compared to predominately white neighborhoods.
In this study, it appears that percent under poverty and percent African American are strong predictors for obesity and overweight; however, the inclusion of Fast Food Per Capita improves the predictive power of the model.
There is NO simple solution to combat obesity, but community factors are relevant to provide a place to try to being to impact obesity levels. A collaborative effort, with input from medical, economic and neighborhood leaders, is need to effectively change current conditions and combat obesity.
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Residents of neighborhoods that are predominantly African-American and have a high percent of individuals under the poverty level are at a greater risk for overweight and obesity.,
There was a greater fast food presence per capita in predominately African American neighborhoods compared to predominately white neighborhoods.
In this study, it appears that percent under poverty and percent African American are strong predictors for obesity and overweight; however, the inclusion of Fast Food Per Capita improves the predictive power of the model.
There is NO simple solution to combat obesity, but community factors are relevant to provide a place to try to being to impact obesity levels. A collaborative effort, with input from medical, economic and neighborhood leaders, is need to effectively change current conditions and combat obesity.
Summary
Background
Discussion
Conclusion
Future
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