Prevalence and comorbidities of childhood overweight and obesity among school aged children in an urban settlement in Benin City, Nigeria

Background: The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity giving a and obesity is rising worldwide and its impact spanning through adolescence to adulthood. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the occurrence of high blood pressure and eleva...

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Main Authors: Adam VY, Isah JA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2024-07-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/169