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Obesity among Black women outrageously high

Today, there is still a disproportionate ratio between the height of most African American women and their weight which is how body mass index is measured. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)NNPA NEWSWIRE — African American women are reportedly more susceptible to being overweight or obese than any other race. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has reported that roughly four out of five African American women are either overweight or suffering from obesity. This statistic has a lot to do with the long-standing history of the African American culture, socioeconomic status, stress, and dietary habits that have been passed down from one generation to another.

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