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Differences in weight loss among ethnicities points to need to look at socio-economic issues, York U study suggests lead by Professor Jennifer Kuk in School of Kinesiology & Health Science

Professor Jennifer Kuk, says the results show that the very broad ethnic categories typically examined in clinical settings may mask differences in sub-ethnic groups. Further, she says the findings suggest the need for understanding how socio-economic issues may come into play to better support Black, Middle Eastern, Latin and South Asian communities with their weight-loss. See full YFile Story here.