Prevalance of overweight and obesity and perception of healthy and desirable body size in urban, Ghanaian women

Objective: To determine if the perceived ideal body size of urban women in Accra, Ghana influences current body size. Methods: The sample (n=2,814) consisted of Ghanaian women aged 18 years and older, living in the Accra Metropolitan Area. Data were collected between October 2008 and June 2009 in t...

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Main Authors: Benkesesr, R.M (Author), Biritwum, R. (Author), Hill, A.G (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2012-06.
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