Socio-demographic predictors of overweight and obesity among adults in Ekpoma, Nigeria

• Main Authors: Ogechi, Nmorsi Patience, Ismail, Suriani, Abdul Manaf, Rosliza, Oyibo, P. G.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Community Health Society Malaysia 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73923/1/Socio-demographic%20predictors%20of%20overweight%20and%20obesity%20among%20adults%20in%20Ekpoma%2C%20Nigeria.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73923/; http://publichealthmy.org/ejournal/ojs2/index.php/ijphcs/article/view/613

Background: Being overweight and obese are major causes of weight related health risks which are linked to morbidity and mortality. It is also rated as the sixth most essential threat in terms of number of deaths in the world and a major public health challenge globally. While this epidemic is promi...