Identification Of Obesity And Cardiovascular Risk In Ethnically And Racially Diverse Populations
Published: July 06, 2015
- The American Heart Association (AHA) describes limitations of current simple measures, such as the use of BMI with standard thresholds to identify overweight and obesity, as applied to racial and ethnic minorities.
- The statement addresses potential measurement alternatives, as well as the diagnosis of obesity based on multiple risk factors, including race and ethnicity.
- Key recommendations are made for clinical practice, research, and public health for improved identification of obesity and cardiovascular risks in a racially and ethnically diverse population.
Supporting Materials
Recommended Reading
- Status of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in Hispanics/Latinos in the United States
- Cardiovascular disease in Asian Americans: a science advisory from the American Heart Association
- 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
- 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk
- 2013 AHA/ACC Guideline on Lifestyle Management to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
- American Heart Association Guide for Improving Cardiovascular Health at the Community Level, 2013 Update: A Scientific Statement For Public Health Practitioners, Healthcare Providers, and Health Policy Makers
- Better Population Health Through Behavior Change in Adults: A Call to Action
- Population Approaches to Improve Diet, Physical Activity, and Smoking Habits: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association