Journal article
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among indigenous populations in Canada: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Previous studies on overweight and obesity among indigenous peoples in Canada have been inconclusive. A systematic review was conducted on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Canadian indigenous populations. Major bibliographic databases were searched for relevant studies published between January 1990 and June 2013. We reviewed 594 abstracts and included 41 studies in the meta-analyses. Using the heterogeneity test (Cochrane Q) …
Authors
Kolahdooz F; Sadeghirad B; Corriveau A; Sharma S
Journal
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Vol. 57, No. 7, pp. 1316–1327
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
May 3, 2017
DOI
10.1080/10408398.2014.913003
ISSN
1040-8398