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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents
Published on: July 10, 2017
Lifestyle behavior interventions with Hispanic children and adults
Antonia M Villarruel1, Deborah Koniak-Griffin
1University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, USA.
Abstract:
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and account for 7 of every 10 deaths. While the etiology of chronic diseases is multifactorial, individual modifiable behaviors play an important role in both risk and prevention. Hispanics are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and are a growing and significant population. The purpose of this chapter is to analyze and critique behavioral lifestyle interventions conducted with adolescent and adult Hispanics. Specific recommendations for continued research and policy are provided.
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