Table I.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Alaska Native women in 3 Western Alaska villages compared with other surveys, 2007
| Study | Year | N | Method | Overweight*% | Obese*% | Combined% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current study | 2007 | 86 | Measured | 25 | 43 | 68 |
| BRFSS for Females, Western Alaska (34) | 2007 | 2,875 | Self report | 28 | 46 | 73 |
| Earth Study, Western Alaska (35) | 2004–2006 | 1,252 | Measured | 33 | 43 | 76 |
| NHANES, women (36) | 2003–2004 | 2,194 | Measured | 29 | 33 | 62 |
| Bering Straits Region (37) | 1994 | 238 | Measured | 28 | 33 | 61 |
*
BMI parameters: overweight=25.0–29.9; obese≥30.