Obesity and elevated blood pressure among adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Obesity and elevated blood pressure among adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity and associated hypertension are major public health concerns globally. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and the associated risk of high blood pressure among Nigerian adolescents.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Oduwole Abiola A, Ladapo Taiwo A, Fajolu Iretiola B, Ekure Ekanem N, Adeniyi Olufunmilayo F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Adolescents
Blood pressure
Body mass index
Obesity
Overweight
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/616

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