2022
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2291578/v1
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Pattern and determinants of overweight and obesity among adolescents

Abstract: Purpose Obesity is one of the major factors implicated in raising morbidity and mortality in adults as well as adolescents and children. Obesity is increasing worldwide and there is evidence that this increase has been faster among the developing countries. Thus, the need to determine the pattern and determinants of overweight and obesity among adolescents. Methods This was a cross-sectional study involving 400 adolescents aged 14.38 ± 2.11years from randomly selected secondary schools. Questionnaire, weight… Show more

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