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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author | Tshalibe, Rumbidzai S. 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. Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area |
title | Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area |
title_full | Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area |
title_fullStr | Overweight and obesity categories of residents in a local urban area |
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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