The Link Between Border Crossing and Obesity

This study explored the relationship between frequency of border crossing, obesigenic behaviors, measured obesity, and chronic disease. Multistage sampling methods were used to recruit 397 Latino adults living in border communities in South San Diego County. Selected participants completed a face-to-face interview and height and weight measurements. More frequent border crossing was associated with more fast food consumption and a greater reported diagnosis of high cholesterol. Understanding the extent to which border crossing is associated with obesigenic behaviors and chronic disease is important for developing relevant interventions along the border.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s10903-013-9972-8

Source: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health - March 22, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research