Assessment of Dietary Patterns, Physical Activity and Obesity from a National Survey: Rural-Urban Health Disparities in Older Adults

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Examines the association between rural-urban status, physical activity, consumption of fruits and vegetables, and obesity prevalence in older adults by analyzing data derived from respondents aged 65 and above from the 2012 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

Steven A. Cohen, Mary L. Greaney, Natalie J. Sabik

PLoS One, 13(12)

2018

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County-by-county data · Elderly population · Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences