From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to North Carolina: An Examination of Chronic Disease Risk

Published in Journal of Refugee and Global Health (2020)

Refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo are one of the largest refugee groups in the US. However, there is limited research with this group. This study examines obesity and hypertension rates, diet and lifestyle behavior changes, and social factors that impact obesity and hypertension risk of Congolese refugees in the US. Implications for practitioners and/or researchers are discussed.