Vigorous Physical Work and Obesity?-the Paradox of the Californian Farmworker Population

Overview

Journal J Racial Ethn Health Disparities

Specialties Public Health
Social Sciences

Date 2016 Aug 19

PMID 27535038

Authors

Eivis Qenani

Soma Roy

Neal MacDougall

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Abstract

A good understanding of underlying causes of obesity prevalence in the farmworker population is critical in finding effective strategies to fight obesity and related chronic diseases. There is growing evidence that the population of farmworkers fares poorly with regard to health status, but available data on obesity levels and related chronic diseases is scarce or missing. This study examined the prevalence of overweight and obesity among a sample of farmworker population in California. Results of the regression model indicate that along with demographic variables such as age and gender, several lifestyle and behavioral risk factors are associated with obesity of the farmworkers. Results from this study will inform the design of intervention efforts and policies to help improve the health status of the farmworker population at the community level and beyond.

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