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Demographers have contributed a great deal to our knowledge of morbidity and mortality outcomes in migrants. With respect to how overweight and obesity may be linked to immigration, population research has offered examinations of the prevalence of overweight and obesity and/or related comorbidities based on national origin, with evidence suggesting that immigrants tend to have lower rates of obesity than native-born individuals. These findings have led to a focus on the role of acculturation since overall patterns suggest that increased duration of time in the United States increases the likelihood of weight gain. This chapter reviews patterns of obesity among migrants to the United States, including its prevalence among new arrivals and among those who have been in the United States for longer periods of time. It also covers the relevant theories that have been applied to this area of study along with the methodological approaches employed by demographers who study obesity. The final portion of the chapter describes some of the directions for future research in this area.
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