Obesity studies in the circumpolar Inuit: a scoping review

Background. Among circumpolar populations, recent research has documented a significant increase in risk factors which are commonly associated with chronic disease, notably obesity. Objective. The present study undertakes a scoping review of research on obesity in the circumpolar Inuit to determine...

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Main Authors: Tracey Galloway, Hilary Blackett, Susan Chatwood, Charlotte Jeppesen, Kami Kandola, Janice Linton, Peter Bjerregaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-07-01
Series:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
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Online Access:http://www.circumpolarhealthjournal.net/index.php/ijch/article/view/18698/pdf_1