In the first ever endeavor that details the health of Pacific Islanders living in the United States, University of Michigan researchers discovered alarmingly high rates of obesity and smoking. Information was gathered after interviewing a random sample of 239 California households in 2011 and 2012. They were quizzed on a variety of health conditions and behaviors among adults and adolescents in the households. "This is the first scientific study to assess the health, well-being and health care use of two subgroups of this important population-Samoans and Tongans. Our hope is that this will lead to the development of evidence-based interventions and policies to improve the health of these groups, and also serve as a model for similar studies of other subgroups of this population." Source: Medindia << People With Deadly Breast Cancer Might Benefit From Drugs f... Heart Attack Risk Can Be Cut By A Quarter If Intake Of Frui... >> Recommended Reading Malnutrition to Obesity - The Big Leap Obesity is the root cause of problems like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and gall bladder disease. A serious look at our strategies is needed to tackle this fast growing epidemic. READ MORE Obesity Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults. READ MORE Mantra to Prevent Childhood Obesity – Vigorous Physical Activity Being physically very active is the mantra to prevent pediatric obesity rather than concentrating efforts at restricting energy consumption. READ MORE Carbohydrates and Its Role in Obesity Obesity is a global epidemic with majority of the world's population in developed countries being over weight or obese! READ MORE Body Mass Index Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool that is generally used to estimate the total amount of body fat. READ MORE Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications. READ MORE Bulimia Nervosa The term ''Bulimia'' refers to episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating, known as "binges," followed by self-induced vomiting or purgation. READ MORE Health Hazards of Smoking Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers. READ MORE Liposuction Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure, which is used to suck out the excess or abnormal fat deposition to give a well-contoured shapely look. READ MORE Smoking And Cancer Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world. READ MORE Smoking And Tobacco Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the History of Tobacco READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Color Blindness Calculator Find a Doctor More News on: Bariatric SurgeryObesityHealth Hazards of SmokingSmoking And CancerSmoking And TobaccoBulimia NervosaDiet Lifestyle and Heart DiseaseBubbles and Brews - Alcohol FactsBody Mass IndexLiposuction
In the first ever endeavor that details the health of Pacific Islanders living in the United States, University of Michigan researchers discovered alarmingly high rates of obesity and smoking. Information was gathered after interviewing a random sample of 239 California households in 2011 and 2012. They were quizzed on a variety of health conditions and behaviors among adults and adolescents in the households. "This is the first scientific study to assess the health, well-being and health care use of two subgroups of this important population-Samoans and Tongans. Our hope is that this will lead to the development of evidence-based interventions and policies to improve the health of these groups, and also serve as a model for similar studies of other subgroups of this population." Source: Medindia << People With Deadly Breast Cancer Might Benefit From Drugs f... Heart Attack Risk Can Be Cut By A Quarter If Intake Of Frui... >> Recommended Reading Malnutrition to Obesity - The Big Leap Obesity is the root cause of problems like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and gall bladder disease. A serious look at our strategies is needed to tackle this fast growing epidemic. READ MORE Obesity Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults. READ MORE Mantra to Prevent Childhood Obesity – Vigorous Physical Activity Being physically very active is the mantra to prevent pediatric obesity rather than concentrating efforts at restricting energy consumption. READ MORE Carbohydrates and Its Role in Obesity Obesity is a global epidemic with majority of the world's population in developed countries being over weight or obese! READ MORE Body Mass Index Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool that is generally used to estimate the total amount of body fat. READ MORE Bubbles and Brews - Alcohol Facts There is more to alcohol than mere intoxication. Infamous because of its social abuse but indispensable because of its many industrial applications. READ MORE Bulimia Nervosa The term ''Bulimia'' refers to episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating, known as "binges," followed by self-induced vomiting or purgation. READ MORE Health Hazards of Smoking Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers. READ MORE Liposuction Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure, which is used to suck out the excess or abnormal fat deposition to give a well-contoured shapely look. READ MORE Smoking And Cancer Smoking is the most important preventable cause of cancer in the world. READ MORE Smoking And Tobacco Encyclopedia section of medindia briefs you about the History of Tobacco READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Nutam (400mg) (Piracetam) Color Blindness Calculator Find a Doctor More News on: Bariatric SurgeryObesityHealth Hazards of SmokingSmoking And CancerSmoking And TobaccoBulimia NervosaDiet Lifestyle and Heart DiseaseBubbles and Brews - Alcohol FactsBody Mass IndexLiposuction
