Obesity and Environment in Indianapolis: An Analysis of Neighborhood Indicators

August 8, 2005 Gilbert Liu and Sharon Kandris Health

Obesity is presently one of the most serious and challenging health problems facing the developed world. According to the World Health Organization, 55 percent of U.S. adults are overweight with minority women being the most affected. What is causing the dramatic and threatening rise in obesity among the population?

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