ObjectivesTo review data on the prevalence, causes and health consequences of obesity in
South Africa and propose interventions to prevent and treat obesity and related outcomes …

Background Obesity is a well recognized risk factor for various chronic diseases such as
cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study …

South Africa has not been spared in the rampant global increase in obesity. Throughout
Africa, as elsewhere, ethnicity has a major impact on the incidence and pathogenesis of …

Background Obesity prevalence is increasing globally and contributes substantially to the
burgeoning burden of non-communicable diseases. South Africa is particularly affected by …

Obesity is a common and preventable disease of clinical and public health importance. It is
often a major risk factor for the development of several non-communicable diseases …

This chapter outlines the epidemiology of overweight and obesity in sub-Saharan Africa,
their determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes …

Introduction Globally, overweight and obesity were estimated to cause 3.4 million deaths,
3.9% of years of life lost and 3.8% of disability-adjusted life years in 2010. Despite the fact …

Background Obesity is a major health problem, and there is an increasing trend of
overweight and obese individuals in developing countries. Being overweight or obese is …

Objectives: To determine dietary intake and attitude toward weight control of normal weight,
overweight, and obese Black women. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Rural village …

Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents are on the increase worldwide.
Overweight and obesity increase the risk for the development of non-communicable …