Differences in obesity-related health behaviors and health outcomes by rural and Appalachian residency.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Obesity and health behaviors are the major modifiable contributors to cancer and health disparities. We examined the differences in obesity-related health behaviors, and health outcomes by rural and Appalachian residency in Ohio.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey data from the 2011-2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were obtained from the Ohio Department of Health. County-level identifiers were used to classify urban non-Appalachian, urban Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, and rural Appalachian residency. Self-reported weight, height, health behaviors, and health conditions were used. Logistic regression was used to assess the difference in health behaviors and health outcomes by rural and Appalachian residency. All analyses incorporated with sample weigh

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10547622 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature