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Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities
Evidence and Directions
The thirty-one literature reviews, commentaries, and field reports collected here address obesity prevention and treatment programs implemented across a spectrum of underserved populations, with particular attention paid to children and adolescents. Aimed at students, clinicians, and community workers in public health and health policy, as well as family medicine and pediatrics, sociology, childhood education, and nutrition—and deeply informed by fieldwork—this book demonstrates the importance of taking a full contextual view, both historical and current, when considering the challenge of reversing upward obesity trends among ethnic minorities, impoverished people, and other underserved populations.
About the Authors
Reviews
"A fascinating book. Recommended for anyone who is trying to understand the variety of challenges encountered in implementing obesity intervention programs, as well as the ways that those challenges have been met."—Lawrence D. Hammer, Lucille Salter Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University
"Few health issues rival obesity in impact and the number of individuals affected. The nation is beginning to address obesity where the financial, economic, and human costs are greatest—underserved communities. History will show this book as a shining move toward establishing a roadmap for this effort."—Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, Dean, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University
"This book, therefore, serves as a showcase of recent grassroots movements that work across disciplines, health systems and sectors to address inequalities by using culturally appropriate approaches."—Journal of Public Health
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9781421415444 | |
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6.13 Inches (US) | |
1.6 Pounds (US) | |
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v2.1 Reference | |
Paperback / softback | |
October 22, 2014 | |
9781421415451 | |
English | |
416 | |
19 line drawings | |
9.25 Inches (US) | |
6.13 Inches (US) | |
1.35 Pounds (US) | |
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$44.95 USD, £33.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Electronic book text | |
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9781421415468 | |
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$44.95 USD, £33.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles by Virginia M. Brennan
Free Clinics
Natural Disasters and Public Health
Other Titles in MEDICAL / Public Health
Appalachian Health
Can the Obesity Crisis Be Reversed?
Is Cancer Inevitable?
Other Titles in Public health & preventive medicine
Can the Obesity Crisis Be Reversed?
Is Cancer Inevitable?
Misunderstanding Health