Utah Asians Enjoy Low Obesity Rates- But Females Struggle With Pregnancy Problems

A new Utah Department of Health (UDOH) report explores health issues among the state’s Asian population. Utah Asians are healthier than the statewide population in several areas: - 7.3% of Utah Asians are obese. At 21.3%, the state obesity rate is nearly triple that. - Fewer Utah Asians die of coronary heart disease than other Utahns. - Fewer Utah Asian teenagers give birth than other Utah teenagers.

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Filed under: Fertility on March 8th, 2009