Ethnicity, length of residence, and prospective trends in body mass index in a national sample of Australian adults (2006-2014).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.01.006
Abstract: PURPOSE Increasing global migration, high obesity in developed countries, and ethnic health inequalities are compelling reasons to monitor immigrant obesity trends. Longitudinal studies of ethnicity, length of residence, and adiposity in contexts outside of the… read more here.
Keywords: residence; body mass; length residence; mass index ... See more keywords
The association of nativity/length of residence and cardiovascular disease risk factors in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105893
Abstract: Differences by nativity status for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors have been previously reported. Recent research has focused on understanding how other acculturation factors, such as length of residence, affect health behaviors and outcomes. This… read more here.
Keywords: risk; length residence; nativity length; risk factors ... See more keywords
Location, Location, Location? School District, Length of Residence and Attitudes Toward Diversity and Neighborhood Schools in the Upper South
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DOI: 10.1177/00027642211033292
Abstract: Attitudes toward diversity and neighborhood schools matter because they underlie many families’ decisions for residential location, with consequences for both school systems and students. Case studies of desegregation highlight locational dynamics that influence these outcomes,… read more here.
Keywords: length residence; location; school district; neighborhood schools ... See more keywords
Stressful Life Events and Obesity in the United States: The Role of Nativity and Length of Residence
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DOI: 10.1177/08901171211034410
Abstract: Purpose: Obesity is a public health issue in the United States (US), that disproportionately affects marginalized group members. Stressful life events (SLE) have been implicated as an obesogenic risk factor. However, there is scant research… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; nativity; length residence; stressful life ... See more keywords
Association between length of residence and overweight among adult immigrants in Portugal: A nationwide cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4252-5
Abstract: BackgroundDespite the importance of immigrant population in Portugal few studies have analyzed the patterns of overweight/obesity in this subpopulation. The aims of this study are: (i) describe and compare the prevalence of overweight between immigrants… read more here.
Keywords: residence; length residence; study; overweight among ... See more keywords
The Length of Residence is Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Foreign-English Teachers in Korea
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DOI: 10.3390/bs8010002
Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of disorders that involve the heart and blood vessels. Acculturation is associated with CVD risk factors among immigrants in Western countries. In this study, the association between acculturation and… read more here.
Keywords: length residence; risk; risk factors; cardiovascular disease ... See more keywords
The Effect of Length of Residence and Geographical Origin on the Social Inclusion of Immigrants
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DOI: 10.5093/pi2019a10
Abstract: espanolThis study analysed the effect of length of residence and place of origin on the social inclusion of immigrants. Social support, resilience, sense of community, and satisfaction with life were used as indicators of social… read more here.
Keywords: social inclusion; length residence; inclusion; inclusion social ... See more keywords