Are Religiosity and Spirituality Associated with Obesity Among African Americans in the Southeastern United States (the Jackson Heart Study)?

There are several lines of evidence that suggest religiosity and spirituality are protective factors for both physical and mental health, but the association with obesity is less clear. This study examined the associations between dimensions of religiosity and spirituality (religious attendance, dai...

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Authors: Reeves, Roy R. (Author) ; Adams, Claire E. (Author) ; Dubbert, Patricia M. (Author) ; Hickson, DeMarc A. (Author) ; Wyatt, Sharon B. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2012]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2012, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 32-48
Further subjects:B Obesity
B Spirituality
B Body weight
B African Americans
B Religiosity
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