Obesity indicators, accuracy of body weight perception, and chronic illness among Chinese-Americans
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Mei R. Fu, PhD, RN, FAAN, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York, USA
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Obesity is pandemic globally. Incorrect perception of body weight has profound impact on obesity as well as chronic illnesses. One third of Chinese Americans have incorrect perception of body weight. Addressing perception of body weight in nursing practice and research is imperative to prevent obesity and chronic illnesses.
Event Theme: Influencing Global Health Through the Advancement of Nursing Scholarship
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Keywords | Chronic Illness; Obesity; Perception of Body Weight |
Name | 28th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Dublin, Ireland |
Date | 2017 |
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