Obesity and associated factors in young adults attending tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria

Obesity and associated factors in young adults attending tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria

Objective: To assess prevalence of overweight/obesity and associated factors in a group of university undergraduates in south-east Nigeria. Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Five tertiary institutions in south-east Nigeria. Methods: A total of 1610 undergraduates were selected using multistag...

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Main Authors: Patricia Ogechi Ukegbu, Ada Charity Uwaegbute, Chinyere Akudo Echendu, Chukwunonso Ejike, Julie Uche Anyika-Elekeh, Victoria Uzoamaka Asumugha, Solomon Abasiekong Kuyik, Shola Omodamiro, Blessing Nwofia, Chinwe Uzokwe, Chidinma Oluchi-Nliam, Nnenna Uwakwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-04-01
Series:The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subjects:
association
obesity
overweight
socio-demographic factors
young adults
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2016.1259032

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2016.1259032

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