Overweight and obesity epidemic in Ghana—a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background In many low and middle income countries (LMICs), the distribution of adulthood
nutritional imbalance is shifting from a predominance of undernutrition to overnutrition. This …
nutritional imbalance is shifting from a predominance of undernutrition to overnutrition. This …
[PDF][PDF] Obesity in sub-saharan Africa
This chapter outlines the epidemiology of overweight and obesity in sub-Saharan Africa,
their determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes …
their determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes …
Association between exposure to intimate partner violence and the nutritional status of women and children in Nigeria
Background Globally, intimate partner violence (IPV) epitomizes a greater proportion of the
violence experienced by women, with more than a third of women (41.3%) in sub-Saharan …
violence experienced by women, with more than a third of women (41.3%) in sub-Saharan …
The prevalence of overweight/obesity and its association with household food insecurity among women living with HIV in rural Eswatini
N Becker, A Mkhonta, LN Sibeko - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Eswatini is currently afflicted by an extremely high prevalence of HIV (27%) and
malnutrition (both under-and over-nutrition). While rates of overweight/obesity in the general …
malnutrition (both under-and over-nutrition). While rates of overweight/obesity in the general …
Socio-demographic trends in overweight and obesity among parous and nulliparous women in Ghana
Background Overweight and obesity are among the leading threats to global health because
of their association with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Much of the research on …
of their association with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Much of the research on …
The double burden of under-and overnutrition among Bangladeshi women: Socioeconomic and community-level inequalities
Background The prevalence of overweightness in Bangladesh is increasing, while
underweightness also continues to persist. A better understanding of the patterns and …
underweightness also continues to persist. A better understanding of the patterns and …
Prevalence and risk factors of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis among a Ghanaian clinical cohort: A case‐control study
Abstract Background Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) has been determined to be highly
prevalent in countries within the tropical climate region. However, little evidence from studies …
prevalent in countries within the tropical climate region. However, little evidence from studies …
Obesity in Africa: A Silent Public Health Crisis
This chapter outlines the epidemiology of overweight and obesity in Africa, their
determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes. The …
determinants, and the relationship with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes. The …
Prevalence and risk factors of obesity among undergraduate student population in Ghana: an evaluation study of body composition indices
Background Obesity is a classified risk factor for several of the world's leading causes of
death. In this study, we combined information contained in body mass index (BMI), total …
death. In this study, we combined information contained in body mass index (BMI), total …
High BMI: an important health risk factor among older adults in Ghana
Objective: We examined BMI as a health risk factor for self-reported diabetes mellitus,
angina, strokes and arthritis among older Ghanaians aged 50 years and above. Design: We …
angina, strokes and arthritis among older Ghanaians aged 50 years and above. Design: We …