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Investigation of factors contributing to diabetes risk in american indian/alaska native youth.
American Indian and Alaska native mental health research (Online) - 1 Jan 2008
Islam-Zwart Kayleen, Cawston Alvina
Abstract excerpt
This study investigated the relationship between family history, sedentary behaviors, and childhood risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants were 480 students attending schools on or near an American Indian reservation. Data were collected through survey and BMI measurement. Children who frequently watched television or played video games did not significantly differ in BMI compared to peers. However, children with...
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