Prevalence and correlates of abdominal obesity among adults in Uganda: findings from a national cross-sectional, population based survey 2014

ConclusionsThere is a high prevalence of abdominal obesity among adults in Uganda which puts many at risk of developing associated metabolic complications. These data provide useful information for developing interventions and formulation of policies for the control and prevention of abdominal obesity in Uganda.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/s40608-018-0217-1

Source: BMC Obesity - December 3, 2018 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research