Peer Reviewed: Using Small-Area Estimation Method to Calculate County-Level Prevalence of Obesity in Mississippi 2007-2009

摘要

IntroductionObesity is one of Mississippi's pressing public health problems. Since 2005, the state has ranked first in the nation in adult obesity prevalence. For authorities to take targeted action against the obesity epidemic, counties, regions, and subpopulations that are most affected by obesity need to be identified. The objective of this study was to assess the scope, socioeconomic and geographic characteristics, and temporal trends of the obesity epidemic in Mississippi.