[HTML][HTML] Stakeholder-engaged research: strategies for the prevention and control of overweight and obesity in Kenya
Background This study was done as part of a larger study that aims to identify the most
impactful and cost-effective strategies for the prevention and control of overweight and …
impactful and cost-effective strategies for the prevention and control of overweight and …
[HTML][HTML] A scoping review of policies related to the prevention and control of overweight and obesity in Africa
To address the issue of obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a set of
comprehensive programmes aimed at changing the obesogenic environments to provide …
comprehensive programmes aimed at changing the obesogenic environments to provide …
Multisectoral approach and WHO 'Bestbuys' in Nigeria's nutrition and physical activity policies
M Oluwasanu, O Oladunni… - Health promotion …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are modifiable risk factors for non-communicable
diseases. Policies formulated in line with international guidelines are required for the …
diseases. Policies formulated in line with international guidelines are required for the …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity in Kenya
Overweight and obesity rates continue to rise globally and are associated with increased
chronic disease morbidity and mortality. There is evidence of high overweight and obesity …
chronic disease morbidity and mortality. There is evidence of high overweight and obesity …
[HTML][HTML] The health and economic impact and cost effectiveness of interventions for the prevention and control of overweight and obesity in Kenya: a stakeholder …
Background The global increase in mean body mass index has resulted in a substantial
increase of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including in many low-and middle-income …
increase of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including in many low-and middle-income …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence, knowledge and practices on prevention and management of overweight and obesity among adults in Dodoma City, Tanzania
Background Overweight/obesity is increasing leading to high rates of non-communicable
diseases. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, knowledge and practices on …
diseases. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, knowledge and practices on …
[HTML][HTML] " Healthy Eating-Healthy Action": evaluating New Zealand's obesity prevention strategy
Abstract Background New Zealand rates of obesity and overweight have increased since the
1980s, particularly among indigenous Māori people, Pacific people and those living in areas …
1980s, particularly among indigenous Māori people, Pacific people and those living in areas …
An exploration of the determinants of overweight and obesity and the capacity to intervene in North‐West Tasmania: A stakeholder consultation
Abstract Issue Addressed The capacity of communities to develop effective obesity
prevention initiatives varies and should be a focus for obesity prevention intervention …
prevention initiatives varies and should be a focus for obesity prevention intervention …
Obesity Among Women in Rural Kenya: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Perceptions
A Mugo - 2016 - search.proquest.com
Obesity or being overweight is a prevalent health concern around the world. Despite the
growing problem in developing countries such as Kenya, there is scant literature available …
growing problem in developing countries such as Kenya, there is scant literature available …
[HTML][HTML] Community readiness for adolescents' overweight and obesity prevention is low in urban South Africa: a case study
Abstract Background South Africa is undergoing epidemiological and nutrition transitions
with associated increases in the incidence of overweight, obesity and diet-related chronic …
with associated increases in the incidence of overweight, obesity and diet-related chronic …