Racial and ethnic disparities in obesity trends among US children and adolescents aged 2–19, 2011–2023
Authors' conclusion
Findings highlighted worsening racial disparities
Study context
- Population
- US children and adolescents (youth), National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, 2011–2023
- Outcome
- Obesity prevalence
- Follow-up
- 2011 to 2023
Methodological detailsbrief report, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data
- Brief report
- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Obesity prevalence significantly increased overall, particularly among non-Hispanic Black children and adolescents
- Worsening racial disparities
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Racial and ethnic disparities in obesity trends among US children and adolescents aged 2–19, 2011–2023. Pediatr Obes. Published 12 June 2025. doi:10.
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