The influence of immigrant generation on obesity among Asian Americans in California from 2013 to 2014.

Shaoqing GongKesheng WangYing LiArsham Alamian

Published in: PloS one (2019)

Compared to Whites, Hispanics, and Blacks, Asian immigrants are less likely to be obese. Among Asians, 2nd and 3rd generations were more likely to be obese compared to 1st generation. The obesity rate seems to increase the longer Asian immigrants remain in the U.S.

Keyphrases

weight loss
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
insulin resistance
bariatric surgery
adipose tissue
high fat diet induced
weight gain
obese patients
body mass index
physical activity