Background: Obesity in young adults is rising and predicts diabetes and cardiovascular
diseases later in life. Data on prevalence and determinants of obesity in developing …

Background Obesity is on the rise worldwide, not sparing developing countries. Both
demographic and socio-economic factors play parts in obesity causation. Few surveys have …

Objective: This survey explored prevalence of overweight and obesity and their associations
with socio-demographic variables in a Nigerian population. Methods: This cross-sectional …

Background Limited data exist on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the Nigerian
adult rural population. This study therefore assessed the prevalence and pattern of …

Non-communicable lifestyle diseases are a growing public health concern globally. Obesity
is a risk factor for premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases and diabetes as well as …

Results: Of the participants, 5.7% were overweight while 52.7% were at risk of overweight.
Risk factors of overweight identified were consumption of snacks (64.3%), soft drinks …

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the rising prevalence of overweight,
obesity and non-communicable diseases co-exists with the high burden of under-nutrition …

Objective: To assess the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among
Nigerians aged 18-45 years, living in urban and rural settlements in one state in Nigeria …

Background: Disease burden from communicable and noncommunicable diseases is a
significant health challenge facing many developing nations. Among the noncommunicable …

Background: Childhood and adolescent obesity is a global public health concern because of
associated increased risk of cardiovascular diseases later in life. Although there are several …