Sex differences in obesity prevalence and cardiometabolic factors among Western Alaska Native people.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Obesity is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Prevalence estimates for metabolic disorders are well documented in many populations, but Alaska Native groups are understudied. The Western Alaska Tribal Collaborative for Health Study combines data from three Alaska Native study cohorts to assess differences in obesity prevalence and associations with cardiometabolic risk factors by sex.

Methods and results

Analyses were based upon a sample of 3985 adult Yup'ik and Inupiat participants with a mean age of 40 years. Prevalence of obesity and metabolic risk factors was assessed according to nationally recognized guidelines. Regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between obesi

SUBMITTER: Hopkins SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4355237 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature