Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area

The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of the WHO categories of overweight and obesity in Gweru residents. Measurements of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and skin fold were carried out. The manifestation of either hypertension, type 2 diabetes or both in individuals...

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Main Authors: Tshalibe, Rumbidzai S., Ndlovu, Nomagugu, Usai, Tecklah., Makamure, Charlotte, Chinofunga, Dorothy, Mutonhodza, B., Kawadza, S.T.
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Published: IOSR journal of environmental science, toxicology and food technology 2016
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Online Access:http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jestft/papers/vol8-issue2/Version-2/O08227781.pdf
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Ndlovu, Nomagugu
Usai, Tecklah.
Makamure, Charlotte
Chinofunga, Dorothy
Mutonhodza, B.
Kawadza, S.T.
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Ndlovu, Nomagugu
Usai, Tecklah.
Makamure, Charlotte
Chinofunga, Dorothy
Mutonhodza, B.
Kawadza, S.T.
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description The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of the WHO categories of overweight and obesity in Gweru residents. Measurements of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and skin fold were carried out. The manifestation of either hypertension, type 2 diabetes or both in individuals were self reported. Findings revealed that hypertension and Type 2 diabetes were prevailing at significantly higher BMI categories in Gweru residents. The number of individuals who were obese was significantly higher posing them at an increased risk of the consequences sooner or later. The researcher recommends intervention that will increase the population’s awareness on how to prevent obesity.
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spelling ir-11408-11562022-06-27T13:49:06Z Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area Tshalibe, Rumbidzai S. Ndlovu, Nomagugu Usai, Tecklah. Makamure, Charlotte Chinofunga, Dorothy Mutonhodza, B. Kawadza, S.T. obesity, BMI, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, nutrition The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of the WHO categories of overweight and obesity in Gweru residents. Measurements of body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and skin fold were carried out. The manifestation of either hypertension, type 2 diabetes or both in individuals were self reported. Findings revealed that hypertension and Type 2 diabetes were prevailing at significantly higher BMI categories in Gweru residents. The number of individuals who were obese was significantly higher posing them at an increased risk of the consequences sooner or later. The researcher recommends intervention that will increase the population’s awareness on how to prevent obesity. 2016-05-01T13:43:09Z 2016-05-01T13:43:09Z 2014 Article 2319-2402 http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jestft/papers/vol8-issue2/Version-2/O08227781.pdf en IOSR journal of environmental science, toxicology and food technology;Vol. 8, No. 2; p. 77-81 none IOSR journal of environmental science, toxicology and food technology
spellingShingle obesity, BMI, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, nutrition
Tshalibe, Rumbidzai S.
Ndlovu, Nomagugu
Usai, Tecklah.
Makamure, Charlotte
Chinofunga, Dorothy
Mutonhodza, B.
Kawadza, S.T.
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title Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area
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title_full_unstemmed Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area
title_short Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area
title_sort overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area
topic obesity, BMI, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, nutrition
url http://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jestft/papers/vol8-issue2/Version-2/O08227781.pdf
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