Decomposing ethnic differences in body mass index and obesity rates among New Zealand pre-schoolers.

Nichola ShackletonJosé G B DerraikRichard AudasRachael W TaylorMarewa GloverSusan M B MortonEl-Shadan TautoloJesse KokauaBarry J TaylorWayne S CutfieldBarry J Milne

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

The differential distribution of familial, parental, area, and birth characteristics across ethnic groups explain a substantial percentage of the ethnic differences in obesity, especially for Māori compared to European children. However, marked disparities remain.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
young adults
healthcare
gestational age
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth