Prevalence of central obesity and its associated risk factors among adults in Southeast Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

Prevalence of central obesity and its associated risk factors among adults in Southeast Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

<h4>Background</h4>Obesity and overweight are known public health problems that affect populations across the world. These conditions have been associated with a wide range of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. In Ethiopia, the liter...

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Main Authors: Yohannes Tekalegn, Damtew Solomon, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Tesfaye Assefa, Wogene Negash, Anwar Tahir, Tadele Regassa, Ayele Mamo, Habtamu Gezahegn, Kebebe Bekele, Demisu Zenbaba, Alelign Tasew, Fikreab Desta, Daniel Atlaw, Zegeye Regassa, Fikadu Nugusu, Zinash Teferu Engida, Degefa Gomora Tesfaye, Chala Kene, Wondu Shiferaw Nigussie, Dereje Chala, Adisu Gemechu Abdi, Girma Beressa, Demelash Woldeyohannes, Heather L Rogers, Lillian Mwanri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265107

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