Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

Abstract

Adult Obesity in the US: Obesity Problems Affecting the African American Community

Arthur Horton

This Paper addresses the epidemic of Obesity in the African American population. It examines several factors that contribute to the relative high incidence of the disease in both males and females. Historical, cultural, socio-economic factors are primarily considered. Health impacts are considered in terms of comorbidity of obesity and other serious life threatening diseases.