Socio-demographic predictors of obesity among women in Mukono Central Division in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Socio-demographic predictors of obesity among women in Mukono Central Division in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background There is a steadily increasing trend in obesity globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa that disproportionately affects women in most places. This is not different in Uganda, where the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey indicated an increase in obesity among women of reproductive ag...

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Main Authors: Justine Athieno, Georgina Seera, Faith Muyonga Mayanja Namayengo, Joweria Nambooze Galabuzi, Mariam Namasaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Total body fat percentage (TBF%)
Socio-demographic predictors
Working status
Employment status
Unemployment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02679-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02679-4

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