Disparities in childhood overweight and obesity by income in the United States: an epidemiological examination using three nationally representative datasets.

Robert G WeaverKeith BrazendaleEthan T HuntMark A SarzynskiMichael W BeetsKellee White

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2019)

Income and OWOB are related in US children and adolescents. Racial/ethnic differences in the prevalence of OWOB emerge in middle- and high-income households. Disparities in OWOB prevalence are growing.

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