Determinants of body mass index by gender in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, South Africa

Determinants of body mass index by gender in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System site, South Africa

Background: The study was conducted in the Dikgale Health and Demographic Surveillance System (DHDSS) site where we have observed increasing obesity levels, particularly in women, despite evidence of high physical activity (PA) and a relatively low daily energy intake. Objective: This study aimed to...

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Main Authors: Felistas Mashinya, Marianne Alberts, Ian Cook, Sam Ntuli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-11-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
BMI distribution across African communities
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1537613

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