Impact of Hispanic Ethnic Concentration and Socioeconomic Status on Obesity Prevalence in Texas Counties

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Hispanic ethnic concentration is associated with a higher prevalence of obesity and, if this relationship exists, whether it is affected by the socioeconomic environment. The study uses the Texas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) lin...

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Main Authors: Ken Sexton, Jennifer Gay, Jennifer J. Salinas, Bassent E. Abdelbary, Elizabeth Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/9/4/1201/