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Prevalence of selected risk factors for chronic disease by education level in racial ethnic populations - United States, 1991-1992

Article Abstract:

The percentage of non-white populations in the US who have risk factors for disease may decrease as educational level increases. Between 1991 and 1992, researchers surveyed 180,255 adults to determine the rates of smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and excess body weight in non-whites and the association of these variables with educational level. American Indians Alaskan Natives had the highest rate of smoking while Asians Pacific Islanders had the lowest smoking rate. Sedentary lifestyles were most common in blacks and Hispanic men. White women and American Indian Alaskan Native men were the least likely to lead inactive lifestyles. Black women and American Indian Alaskan Native men had the highest rate of excess body weight while Asian Pacific Islanders had the lowest rate. Non-whites with fewer than 12 years of education were more likely to have these risk factors for disease than those with more than 12 years of education.

Education, Obesity, Minorities, Hypokinesia

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The effect of socioeconomic status on chronic disease risk behaviors among US adolescents

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Teenagers whose parents have low socioeconomic status appear to engage more often in behaviors that put them at risk for chronic diseases. Researchers analyzed data on 6,321 teenagers from the 1992 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Sixty-three percent of the teens reported engaging in 2 or more of 5 risk factors: smoking, inactivity, inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables, excessive fat consumption and alcohol use. Many of these behaviors were less likely in the children of adults who had more than 12 years of education and higher incomes.

Behavior, Teenagers, Youth, Social status

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Prevalence of Selected Risk Factors for Chronic Disease and Injury Among American Indians and Alaska Natives--United States, 1995-1998

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The number of native Americans who smoke, use seat belts, or are aware that they have diabetes varies depending on where they live. Rates of cigarette smoking were highest in the Northern plains and lowest in the southwest. Men were more likely to smoke than women regardless of where they lived. Smoking rates were higher in native Americans than in the general population. About half of men and women in the northern plains did not use a seat belt when driving, compared to about 20% of men and women in the Pacific coast region.

Smokers, Native Americans, Native North Americans

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