Pattern and correlates of obesity among public service workers in Ondo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Pattern and correlates of obesity among public service workers in Ondo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Background: Obesity is the third leading cause of mortality and has become a global epidemic. There is a continuous increase in its prevalence both in the developed and in developing countries. Obesity is closely associated with chronic health conditions, thus increasing the overall burden of diseas...

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Main Authors: Isaac Aladeniyi, Oladele Vincent Adeniyi, Olufunmilayo Fawole, Mary Adeolu, Daniel Ter Goon, Anthony Idowu Ajayi, Eyitayo O Owolabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-12-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
diabetes mellitus
hypertension
obesity
overweight
public service workers
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4621

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