Using Small-Area Analysis to Estimate County-Level Racial Disparities in Obesity Demonstrating the Necessity of Targeted Interventions

Using Small-Area Analysis to Estimate County-Level Racial Disparities in Obesity Demonstrating the Necessity of Targeted Interventions

Data on the national and state levels is often used to inform policy decisions and strategies designed to reduce racial disparities in obesity. Obesity-related health outcomes are realized on the individual level, and policies based on state and national-level data may be inappropriate due to the va...

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Main Authors: Lucy D'Agostino-McGowan, Renee L. Gennarelli, Sarah A. Lyons, Melody S. Goodman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
obesity
disparities
small-area analysis
multilevel regression
targeted interventions
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/1/418

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