We have reviewed the distinctive features of excess weight, its causes, and related
prevention and management efforts, as well as data gaps and recommendations for future …

Globally, the literature tends to emphasize negative associations between socioeconomic
status (SES) and bodyweight in countries improving their economic development. However …

Background Overweight and obesity are on the rise in developing countries including sub-
Saharan Africa. We undertook a four-country survey to show the collective burden of these …

Background A global epidemic of obesity has been documented, particularly among African
countries. While central obesity and overweight have been reported for many countries, very …

Rapid urbanization in Africa has been linked to the growing burden of noncommunicable
diseases (NCDs). Urbanization processes have amplified lifestyle risk factors for NCDs …

Background Childhood obesity is an emerging public health problem globally. Although
previously a problem of high-income countries, overweight and obesity is on the rise in low …

Objective Currently, the growing prevalence of overweight and obesity is an emerging public
health problem in middle-and low-income countries such as Ethiopia. However, the …

Objectives To assess the prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among type
2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Uganda. Design Retrospective chart review. Setting …

Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites of fungi that contaminate food and feed. These toxins can
cause acute and chronic health threats to both humans and animals. In sub-Saharan Africa …

The objectives of this study were to assess the nutritional status of rural workers from a
municipality in Southeastern Brazil and estimate the association of sociodemographic, labor …