Trends in Obesity Prevalence by Race and Hispanic Origin—1999-2000 to 2017-2018
Cynthia L. Ogden, Cheryl D. Fryar, Crescent B. Martin, David S. Freedman, Margaret D. Carroll, Qiuping Gu, Craig M. Hales
Abstract
This study uses NHANES data to assess trends in obesity and severe obesity stratified by race and Hispanic origin among US residents from 1999 to 2018.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRace (biology)ObesityDemographyEnvironmental healthInternal medicineBotanySociologyBiologyObesity and Health PracticesObesity, Physical Activity, DietPharmacology and Obesity Treatment