Magnitude of central obesity and associated factors among adult patients attending public health facilities in Adama town, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2022

Abstract Background Central obesity is excessive accumulation of fat around the abdomen, which is associated with the risk of coronary heart and cerebrovascular diseases. This study determined the magnitude of central obesity among adult patients using the waist-to-hip ratio, which has a superior ca...

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Main Authors: Mihiret Shawel Getahun, Haji Aman Deybasso, Meyrema Abdo Komicha, Abenet Menene Gurara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00397-z