The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #41983

Felicia S. Hodge, DrPH¹, Betty A. Geishirt Cantrell, MSSW, MBA², and Carol Marquez, MPH¹. (1) Center for American Indian Research and Education, University of Minnesota, 6-125B Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 612-624-6956, hodge029@umn.edu, (2) Center for American Indian Research & Education, University of Minnesota, 1918 University Avenue, Suite 3-A, Berkeley, CA 94704

A statewide needs assessment was conducted to examine health risks and wellness factors for 13 rural reservation Indian tribes. The great prevalence of obesity and related behavioral factors will be presented based on this assessment. Included will be factors related to physical exercise, diet selection, and nutrition knowledge. The impact of obesity on chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease will be examined. The incidence of depression among these adult California Indians will also be explored as it relates to obesity and other factors.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to

• List factors that contribute to the high obesity rates among rural California Indians.
• Report on how obesity impacts chronic diseases among California Indians.
• Examine the relationship between obesity and depression among California Indians.

Keywords: American Indians, Obesity

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: Employed by the University of Minnesota. Principal Investigator of research project.