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Title: Race/Ethnicity, Nativity, and Trends in Body Mass Index among U.S. Adults

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2014

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Abstract: The average BMI is rising even as the U.S. population grows increasingly diverse. Prior research by examining BMI trends in diverse groups including whites, blacks, Chinese, Filipinos, Asian Indians, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans who are U.S. born, recent immigrants, or long-term immigrants was extended.

Url: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24634406

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Authors: Rooks, Ronica N.; Coleman-Minahan, Kate; Krueger, Patrick M.

Periodical (Full): Obesity

Issue: 7

Volume: 22

Pages: 1739-1746

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Health, Other, Race and Ethnicity

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