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Chronic Disease Risk Factors Among American Indian/Alaska Native Women of Reproductive Age

Description
Discusses prevalence of chronic conditions and risk factors among a nationally representative sample of American Indian/Alaska Native women aged 18-44 years and makes comparisons with White women. Includes statistical breakdowns by weight status, physical activity level, cigarette use, and insurance coverage.
Author(s)
Pamela Amparo, Sherry L. Farr, Patricia M. Dietz
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 8(6)
Date
11/2011
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · Alcohol use · American Indian or Alaska Native · Diabetes · Health insurance · Mental health · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Tobacco use · White · Women