The Influence of Race in the Association Between Weight Status and Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents
Sanderson J, Desai M, White M. The Influence of Race in the Association Between Weight Status and Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents. American Journal Of Health Education 2015, 46: 255-265. DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2015.1055017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealthy weight peersWeight statusRisk behaviorsObese adolescentsHealth risk behaviorsChi-square testRace/ethnicityObese malesHealth Education PracticeObese femalesHigh prevalenceOverweight adolescentsGreater oddsLogistic regressionPrevention effortsViolent behaviorSubstance useYouth Risk Behavior Survey dataInfluence of raceAdolescentsHispanic adolescentsHigh rateMarijuana useAssociationOdds