Patterns of obesity in Missouri.
Obesity is a major preventable health problem in Missouri and in the nation. Using survey data, we examined the prevalence of obesity in population subgroups and the overall trend. Prevalence of obesity was higher among blacks, middle-aged persons, and persons with less education or lower family income. Without additional attention, Missouri is unlikely to achieve the year 2000 objective of < or = 20% prevalence of obesity.
Sharp
D J
DJ
Missouri Department of Health, Columbia 65203.
Brownson
R C
RC
Wilkerson
J C
JC
Jackson-Thompson
J
J
Davis
J R
JR
Smith
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008923:Missouri / Q000453:epidemiology; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015995:Prevalence; D044469:Racial Groups; D012737:Sex Factors