Importance Few obesity prevention trials among children have demonstrated sustainable
outcomes in the long term. Objectives To sustain a community-wide decrease in the …

Importance Pacific Islanders have among the highest rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in
the world. Targeting children is critical for primary prevention. Objectives To prevent young …

Background Although surveillance data are limited in the US Affiliated Pacific, Alaska, and
Hawaii, existing data suggest that the prevalence of childhood obesity is similar to or in …

Underserved minority populations in the US Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI), Hawaii, and
Alaska display disproportionate rates of childhood obesity. The region's unique …

Communities across the US are implementing programs and policies designed to address
the epidemic of childhood obesity. These programs vary widely in their approaches …

Background: Almost 40% of children are overweight or obese by age 8 years in the US-
Affiliated Pacific, inclusive of the five jurisdictions of Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa …

Prevalence of obesity and acanthosis nigricans among young c... : Medicine Prevalence of
obesity and acanthosis nigricans among young children in the children's healthy living …

Abstract Background: The Massachusetts Childhood Obesity Research Demonstration (MA-
CORD) project is a 2-year, multilevel, multisector community intervention to prevent and …

Background: Childhood obesity is highly prevalent, is associated with both short-and long-
term adverse outcomes, disproportionately affects racial/ethnic minority and economically …

Background Childhood obesity rates in minority populations continue to rise despite leveling
national trends. Although interventions that address social and environmental factors exist …