Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States veterans entering veterans health administration behavioral weight management care

By afschroeder • October 28, 2025

Muhammad N, Breland JY, Hunter-Merrill R, Gray KE, Batch BC, Houseknecht D, Wilson S, Washington DL, Hoerster KD. Exploring correlates of 6-month weight loss among black United States veterans entering veterans health administration behavioral weight management care. Prev Med Rep. 2025 Oct 6;59:103259. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.103259. PMID: 41142676; PMCID: PMC12552994.

Tags: African American, Black, General Internal Medicine, Publications, Social determinants of health, Veterans, Veterans Administration, Weight management

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