| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10091517 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
According to adolescent and parent reports, overweight is associated with poorer QOL in adolescence, regardless of race; however, compared with overweight white adolescents, blacks report less impairment in QOL. Future research is required to determine whether differences in QOL are predictive of treatment success.
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Authors
Erica M. BS, Marian PhD, Anne-Caroline BA, Jennifer R. PhD, Erica D. BS, Marc L. MD, Deborah PhD, Margaret MS, CRNP, Ronette L. PhD, Jack A. MD, PhD,