High Levels Of Physical Activity And Obesity Co-Exist Amongst Inuit Adults In Arctic Canada

High Levels Of Physical Activity And Obesity Co-Exist Amongst Inuit Adults In Arctic Canada B. N. Hopping, E. Erber, E. Mead, C. Roache, and S. Sharma, 2010   Background:? Existing evidence indicates that Inuit in Arctic Canada are undergoing a lifestyle transition leading to decreased physical activity (PA) and increased body mass index (BMI). Data specific to PA and BMI amongst Inuit in Nunavut, Canada, are currently limited. The present study aimed to characterise current PA and BMI...

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