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Prevalence of self-reported nutrition-related health problems in the Lower Mississippi Delta

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  • Smith, J.
  • Lensing, S.
  • Horton, J.A.
  • Lovejoy, J.
  • Zaghloul, S.
  • Forrester, I.
  • McGee, B.B.
  • Bogle, M.L.

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Objectives. The purpose of this study was to assess demographic and geographic differences in prevalence of self-reported nutrition-related health problems in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Methods. The authors analyzed 1991 and 1993 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for adults 18 years or older. Results. Less educated African American women and of other minority groups who were aged 35 to 64 years reported the highest prevalence of health problems. Geographic differences involved prevalence of hypertension, health status, and insurance status. Conclusions. Specific demographic subgroups and geographic areas with a high risk of health problems are in particular need of targeted interventions.

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  • Smith, J. & Lensing, S. & Horton, J.A. & Lovejoy, J. & Zaghloul, S. & Forrester, I. & McGee, B.B. & Bogle, M.L., 1999. "Prevalence of self-reported nutrition-related health problems in the Lower Mississippi Delta," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 89(9), pages 1418-1421.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:9:1418-1421_8
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    1. Edith I. Ezekwe & Azad R. Bhuiyan, 2020. "Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension among African American Adults in Southwest Mississippi," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 9(02), pages 4-13, February.

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