Obesity among African American People in the United States: Epidemiological Patterns, Social Determinants, and Clinical Implications

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Published Jun 29, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i6.6674

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Holly Lofton
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
Jamy D. Ard
Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Rameck R. Hunt
Penn Medicine Princeton Health, Plainsboro Township, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers RWJ Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Michael G. Knight
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA

Abstract

Obesity represents a significant public health challenge in the United States, with disproportionate impacts across racial and ethnic groups. This comprehensive review examines the unique epidemiological patterns, social determinants, and management approaches for obesity among African American populations, with particular attention to the intersection of structural racism, socioeconomic factors, and healthcare disparities that contribute to observed inequities.

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LOFTON, Holly et al. Obesity among African American People in the United States: Epidemiological Patterns, Social Determinants, and Clinical Implications. Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 13, n. 6, june 2025. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/6674>. Date accessed: 15 july 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i6.6674.
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Vol 13 No 6 (2025): Vol.13, Issue 6, June 2025
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