Regional differences in intercohort and intracohort trends in obesity in the USA: evidence from the National Health Interview Survey, 1982-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Obesity in the USA is more prevalent in younger cohorts than older cohorts and also more prevalent in the South and the Midwest than other regions. However, little research has examined the intersection of cohort patterns and regional differences in obesity. We address the knowledge gap by investigating net of age and period trends, how intercohort and intracohort patterns in obesity may depend on Census regions for black and white men and women.

Design, setting and participants

A total of 1 020 412 non-Hispanic black and white respondents aged 20-69 were included from the 1982-2018 National Health Interview Survey.

Outcome measures

Obesity is defined as body mass index ≥30 kg/m² based on participant self-reported weight and height. Obesity ORs w

SUBMITTER: Luo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9345057 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature