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- Society & EconomicsOpen access
Background: Upon arrival in a new country, immigrants have lower body mass index (BMI), and are less likely to be overweight and obese than natives. However, longer residence is associated with higher BMI, partly attributed to adoption of unhealthy diets and dietary habits. Overw...
- Health & Medicine
Date presented: April 24, 2026 Primary Author and Speaker: Margaret Maynard, margaret.maynard@med.uvm.edu