Health Status Survey of Somali Immigrants in Barron County, Wisconsin

Abstract

The purpose of this pilot study was to describe the general health status and health behavior of Somali population in Barron County WI. The study aims to acquire preliminary data regarding the prevalence of common chronic diseases among adults (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, etc.) and the existence of both stunting and/or obesity cases among Somali children residing in Barron County, WI.