Intergenerational cardiovascular disease risks among Hispanics living in the United States

ConclusionsBoth severe obesity and elevated blood pressure are highly associated among Hispanic parent –child dyads. Findings underscore the potential benefits of intervening with the family system.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - November 9, 2021 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Marissa A. Kobayashi, Tae K. Lee, Sara M. St. George, Cynthia Lebron, David Dorcius, Guillermo Prado, Sarah E. Messiah Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research