Hispanic and black US children's paths to high adolescent obesity prevalence
Authors
Rendall MS, Weden MM, Fernandes M, Vaynman I
Journal
Pediatric Obesity
Abstract
Objective
The study aims to identify the ages contributing most to the development of higher obesity prevalence in the 8th grade (approximately age 14) among Hispanic and black children than among non-Hispanic white children in the United States.
Conclusions
Although adolescent obesity is equally prevalent among Hispanic and black children, obesity emerges and is sustained earlier in Hispanic children. Diagnosis and prevention strategies should be designed accordingly.