Prevalence and trends of adult overweight and obesity in Nigeria & #8212; A systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity and overweight in Nigeria is high with a rising trend over the years. A Nigerian national health survey of non-communicable diseases especially the burden of overweight/obesity is recommended to through more light on the subject. There is need for concerted effort to tame the tide of rising obesity rates in Nigeria.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research