… studies on childhood overweight/obesity in most SSA countries although the included studies
suggest an increasing burden. Considering the consequences of childhood obesity, there …

… , prevalence and risk factors of childhood overweight and obesity in sub-Saharan Africa in a
… the incidence, as well as the morbidity of childhood overweight and obesity in this part of the …

… It is uncommon to find under-nutrition in many low and middle-income countries; as well, …
prevalence of overweight /obesity among under-five (under-5) children in sub-Saharan Africa …

… the increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity and related … Another study also found
different levels (prevalence and rate) … rate, overweight/obesity and NCD mortality) in forty SSA …

… childhood overweight/obesity or CVRF in overweight/obese SSA children and adolescents.
… association between childhood overweight/obesity and SES found that children from high …

… determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight individuals in sub-Saharan Africa
and … for rural versus urban settings and childhood versus adult prevalence of overweight/obesity. …

… The rising burden of childhood obesity is a major public health concern, particularly in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where most health systems are weak and least prepared for …

… the trend of overweight and obesity for children under 18 years of age in the sub Saharan
Africa. … Correlates of objectively measured overweight/obesity and physical activity in Kenyan …

… prevalence of childhood overweight/obesity is increasing 1-3, with public health implications
in both developed and developing countries… aged children and youth in sub-Saharan Africa, …

… collated in a sub-Saharan African review [27] which showed that children from the highest
… with higher monthly allowance had higher overweight obesity prevalence. McLaren [29] and …