Obesity in Samoans and a perspective on its etiology in Polynesians.

doi:10.1093/ajcn/53.6.1586S

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Obesity in Samoans and a perspective on its etiology in Polynesians.

The American journal of clinical nutrition - 1 Jun 1991

McGarvey S T

Abstract excerpt

For Samoans, modernization produces obesity and adiposity and concomitant increases in cardiovascular disease risk factors and outcomes. Massive adiposity and high prevalence of obesity characterizes modernizing adult Samoans. Mean body mass index (in kg/m2) at ages 25-54 y is 30-32 for males and...

Topics

Acculturation
Adult
Aged
Anthropometry
Body Mass Index
Cross-Sectional Studies
Emigration and Immigration
Female
Genotype
Hawaii
Humans
Incidence
Independent State of Samoa
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity
Prevalence

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