Temporal trends in overweight and obesity and chronic disease risks among adolescents and young adults: A ten-year review at a tertiary institution in Nigeria.

There is an increasing prevalence of obesity among college/university students in low- and middle-income countries, similar to the trend observed in high-income countries. This study aimed to describe the trend and burden of overweight/obesity and emerging associated chronic disease risks among stud...

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Main Authors: Abayomi Olabayo Oluwasanu, Joshua Odunayo Akinyemi, Mojisola Morenike Oluwasanu, Olabisi Bada Oseghe, Olusola Lanre Oladoyinbo, Jelili Bello, Ademola Johnson Ajuwon, Ayodele Samuel Jegede, Goodarz Danaei, Olufemi Akingbola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283210