Cardiovascular health (CVH) is a critical issue for global health. However, no previous study
has determined the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors based on the American Heart …

The double burden of malnutrition has assumed severer forms in Low and Middle Income
Countries (LMICs) arising from sharper increases in prevalence rates of overweight and …

Each population may have its own specific characteristics and cultural differences, which
can affect perceptions of one's body, obesity, and the development of weight-related biases …

Background Overweight and obesity are increasing at epidemic levels in all ages globally,
but there is little nationally representative data on female adolescents in Nigeria. The focus …

Background The increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight among health workers
calls for an appraisal of their lifestyle. This study assessed medical practitioners' workhour …

Introduction Gout is considered uncommon among Black Africans. It is commoner in men
and associated with obesity, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study …

Aim: To determine the incidence and predictors of post-cesarean SSI at the University of
Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Ituku/Ozalla and Enugu State University of Science and …

Background There is a rise in overweight and obesity in Africa. In Nigeria, there are
increasing changes in lifestyle and associated increases in the prevalence of non …

Background: Physical inactivity is a major global health issue and a major risk factor for
death, accounting for over 3.2 million deaths annually. Obesity is linked to low levels of …

Socio-demographic and Nutritional Factors Associated with Obesity amongst Adults from High
Burden Kidney Diseases Areas of Jigaw Page 1 Ibrahim UM et al. Socio-demographic and …