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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pre-Pregnancy Obesity: The Role of Residential Segregation in Health Inequities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Pre-pregnancy obesity is a major public health concern linked to lifelong adverse outcomes in pregnant individuals and offspring. While neighborhood environment can impact obesity risk, the association of racial/ethnic residential segregation with pre-pregnancy obesity remains unclear.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2025.107274

Authors: Rana Chehab, Assiamira Ferrara, Liwei Chen, Amanda L Ngo, Mara Greenberg, Yeyi Zhu

Institutions: Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Kaiser Permanente, University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000