Epidemiologiy of obesity among university students in Douala, Cameroon

Mandenguè, Samuel Honoré; Fouda, André Arsène Bita; Ewane, M. Epacka; Tamba, S. Moumbe; Kollo, Basile

doi:10.1684/mst.2015.0523

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“…The 2.2% and 3.5% prevalence of tobacco smoking, respectively, found in Uganda and Somaliland,26 31 mirrors the 4.2% (former and current smoking) reported in this study, though lower than the 29.5% and 32.5% reported from Ethiopia and Cameroon 32 33. The 0.9% prevalence estimate of current tobacco smoking from the present study resembles that from Mandengue et al at the University of Douala (Cameroon), around 0.6% 25. It is possible that the study participants may have underestimated their tobacco consumption, perhaps being aware of its high negative effects, especially towards CVD occurrence 3 8.…”

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“…The prevalence of obesity equaled 4.1% at the University of Douala (Cameroun) in 201125; likewise, a Nigerian study in two universities obtained a rate of 6% in 2012,36 comparable to the 3.9% rate figured out from this study. By contrast, lower rates of overweight (9%–13%) were observed among young adults in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa,26 31 37–39 differing from the 22.1% recorded in the present study.…”

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confidence: 72%

“…The prevalence of hazardous alcohol drinking that was recorded in this study (26.7%) is lower than the 31.7%, 32.8%, 42.5%, 26%–45% and 51.9%, respectively, reported from university students in Uganda, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Tanzania and Kenya 25–29. Clearly, hazardous alcohol drinking is taking epidemic proportions among younger populations, which will have serious consequences on CVD occurrence, liver cirrhosis and other related health threats 3 8 30…”

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Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors among a group of sub-Saharan African young adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

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ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence estimates of some major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a young adult-aged population living in Yaoundé, Cameroon.DesignA cross-sectional study held from May to July 2017.SettingParticipantsStudents aged 18–35 years, with no known history of CVD, found at the campus during recruitment and who voluntarily agreed to be included in the study.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData were collected on personal and family history as well as lifestyle and nutritional habits; anthropometric parameters and blood pressure were also measured. Prevalence rates were calculated with their respective 95% CI.ResultsOverall, 931 participants (53.8% males) were included, with a median age of 23 years (IQR 21–25). The prevalence estimates for some major CVD risk factors were: 3.1% (95% CI 2.0 to 4.2) for family history of heart attack, 6.3% (95% CI 4.7 to 7.9) for family history of stroke, 26.7% (95% CI 23.9 to 29.5) for hazardous alcohol consumption, 0.9% (95% 0.3 to 1.5) for current tobacco smoking, 27.6% (95% CI 24.7 to 30.5) for secondhand smoking, 88.9% (95% CI 86.9 to 90.9) for physical inactivity, 99.0% (95% CI 98.4 to 99.6) for inadequate fruits and/or vegetables consumption, 39.8% (95% CI 36.7 to 42.9) for self-reported anxiety, 49.2% (95% CI 46.0 to 52.4) for self-reported depression, 22.1% (95% CI 19.4 to 24.8) for overweight, 3.9% (95% CI 2.7 to 5.1) for obesity, 14.4% (95% CI 12.1 to 16.7) for abdominal obesity, 14.5% (95% CI 12.2 to 16.8) for excess body fat mass, 30.0% (95% CI 27.1 to 32.9) for suspected prehypertension and 2.8% (95% CI 1.7 to 3.9) for suspected hypertension.ConclusionThe prevalence of some major CVD risk factors is high among young adults living in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Therefore, specific actions should be undertaken in this population to mitigate the upcoming burden of CVD. Accordingly, younger-aged adult populations should be encouraged and accompanied to practice physical activity, eat healthily, and stop or avoid smoking and/or hazardous alcohol consumption.

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Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors among a group of sub-Saharan African young adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

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“…Full texts of the remaining 76 records were scrutinized for eligibility, among which 50 were excluded. In the end, 26 studies were retained for meta‐analysis (Supporting Information Figure S1).…”

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“…Seventeen studies were conducted in an urban area only, two in a rural area only, and seven in both urban and rural areas (Supporting Information Table S4). Twenty‐four studies measured BMI , sixteen measured WC , eight measured WHR , and two measured %BF .…”

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Epidemiology of Overweight and Obesity in Adults Living in Cameroon: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Nansseu

Noubiap

Bigna³

2019

Obesity

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Objective This study aimed to summarize current data on overweight and obesity among adults living in Cameroon. Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus, African Journals Online, and local databases were searched for population‐based cross‐sectional studies conducted in the general population from January 2000 to December 2017. A random‐effects model was used to pool data. Results Overall, 26 studies (55,155 participants) were included. The prevalence of overweight was 26.0% (95% CI: 17.6%‐35.3%) based on BMI. Furthermore, the overall prevalence of obesity was 15.1% (95% CI: 9.3%‐22.1%) based on BMI, 16.4% (95% CI: 10.8%‐22.8%) based on waist circumference ≥ 102 cm for males and ≥ 88 cm for females, 36.7% (95% CI: 26.8%‐47.2%) based on waist circumference ≥ 94 cm for males and ≥ 80 cm for females, 32.6% (95% CI: 26.9%‐38.7%) based on waist to hip ratio ≥ 0.90 for males and ≥ 0.85 for females, and 31.9% (95% CI: 27.8%‐36.2%) based on percent body fat ≥ 25% for males and ≥ 35% for females. Overall, the burden was higher in females compared with males; there was no difference between urban and rural settings or between studies conducted in 2000 to 2009 and 2010 to 2016. Conclusions The burden of overweight and obesity is high among adults in Cameroon, putting many at increased risk for developing associated metabolic and cardiovascular complications.

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Prevalence and Sex-Specific Distribution of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in University Students in an Urban–Rural Environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Lepira

Mbutiwi³

et al. 2018

J Community Health

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A recent qualitative study on health promotion in non-communicable diseases in Sub-Saharan University students suggested sex differences in knowledge and beliefs concerning a healthy lifestyle. However, the extent to which this is reflected in sex-specific distribution of cardiovascular risk factors among Sub-Saharan African students have not been fully evaluated. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and the sex-specific distribution of some modifiable cardiovascular risk factors among students at University of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This cross-sectional descriptive study included 780 students (62.2% men) at the University of Kikwit between January and March of 2016. Data on physical measurements, lifestyle factors, and medical history were collected. The median age (interquartile range) of the students was 23 years (21-25 years). The modifiable cardiovascular risk factors identified were: alcohol consumption (53.1%), overweight (16.4%), general obesity (1.9%), abdominal obesity (10.4%), tobacco consumption (8.1%), hypertension (7.6%) and high pulse pressure (6.4%). Compared to women, men had a higher prevalence of hypertension (9.9 vs. 3.7%; p = 0.002), tobacco consumption (10.7 vs. 3.7%; p = 0.001), and alcohol consumption (58.4 vs. 44.4%; p < 0.001). In contrast, abdominal obesity was more predominant in women than in men (23.1 vs. 2.7%; p < 0.001). This study suggests a sex-specific distribution of several modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in students at the University of Kikwit. Design of sex-specific, student-targeted health promotion programs may be warranted to reduce the prevalence of risk factors and the subsequent burden of cardiovascular diseases.

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Epidemiologiy of obesity among university students in Douala, Cameroon

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Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors among a group of sub-Saharan African young adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Prevalence of major cardiovascular disease risk factors among a group of sub-Saharan African young adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Epidemiology of Overweight and Obesity in Adults Living in Cameroon: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Prevalence and Sex-Specific Distribution of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in University Students in an Urban–Rural Environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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