Background The obesity epidemic is associated with rising rates of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) among adults, particularly in countries undergoing rapid urbanisation and nutrition …

ObjectiveA higher tolerance for a larger body size has been associated with obesity in black
South African (SA) women. The aim of the present study was to explore perceptions …

Background. Prevalence of obesity is increasing throughout the world at an alarming rate.
Appropriate perception of one's own body weight is important for improved weight control …

Methods Analysis included 4,934 adults randomly selected from the Korogocho and
Viwandani slums of Nairobi. Height and weight were measured during interviews; body …

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 …

Body size perceptions were assessed among members of the Bamiléké, an ethnic group in
an urban setting in Cameroon with high rates of obesity, but also a positive perception of …

Objective: To determine the prevalence rates and level of awareness of obesity among
people of different age groups in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. Design: A cross …

Background Few studies have examined the behavioural correlates of non-communicable,
chronic disease risk in low-income countries. The objective of this study was to identify socio …

Objective: To investigate factors associated with self-reported weight status of economically
active adults from the 4 major ethnic groups in South Africa. Design: Cross-sectional survey …

Abstract Background South African studies have suggested that differences in obesity
prevalence between groups may be partly related to differences in body image and body …