Abstract
Obesity is a major health problem in the US and overweight and obesity increase cardiovascular risk factors. The problem is known to be more prevalent among African American and Latino populations. Weight gain among those recovering from substance abuse is well known among treatment professionals and recovering people, but it is not documented.
Keywords
Substance abuse and weight gain, Institute for Urban Health Research, Bouvé, College of Health Sciences
Subject Categories
Obesity in women, Substance abuse--Treatment
Disciplines
Public Health | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Publisher
Northeastern University
Publication Date
2007
Rights Holder
Northeastern University
Permanent URL
Recommended Citation
Glovsky, Ellen; Christensen, Margaret; Amaro, Hortensia; and Nieves, Rita, "Healthy Habits in Recovery : Dietary Study Methods in Substance Abuse Treatment Centers" (2007). . Paper 1. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10005742
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Notes
Poster reporting research results on a study of weight gain in women who are recovering from substance abuse.