About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that personally mediated racial discrimination may be a risk factor for developing obesity in children and adolescents, above and beyond socioeconomic status. The results highlight the need for a multifaceted approach to address racial discrimination and its impact on the health of children and adolescents. Authors: Adolfo G. Cuevas, Ph.D., of the New York University School of Global Public Health in New York, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.

https://www.miragenews.com/research-links-racial-discrimination-to-obesity-1044722/

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