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Trends and Disparities in the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in South Texas between 2009 and 2015.

Byron Alexander FosterTrevor M ManessChristian A Aquino
Published in: Journal of obesity (2017)
While obesity decreased in the youngest age group of Hispanic children, south Texas continues to experience high levels of obesity that exceed national averages with significant disparities.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • metabolic syndrome
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  • young adults
  • risk factors
  • affordable care act
  • quality improvement
  • adipose tissue
  • body mass index
  • african american