Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Arthur Horton
University of North Texas Health Science Center,
Romeoville, Illinois
Tanzania
Research Article
Adult Obesity in the US: Obesity Problems Affecting the African American Community
Author(s): Arthur Horton
Arthur Horton
This Paper addresses the epidemic of Obesity in the African American population. It examines several factors that contribute to the relative high incidence of the disease in both males and females. Historical, cultural, socio-economic factors are primarily considered. Health impacts are considered in terms of comorbidity of obesity and other serious life threatening diseases.
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DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000261