Obesity is a growing public health concern, and community awareness of its contributing factors is important for prevention and health education. This study aimed to evaluate levels of awareness of factors contributing to obesity in Maamba Old Township, Sinazongwe District, South...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i91428
The main objective of this article is to analyze the efficacy of polyphonic compounds, especially Chlorogenic Acid in anti-obesity and anticancer. Overweight and obesity became severe global health issues in all sex and age groups respectively according to WHO, this is the signif...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2020/v17i230188
Aim: The study was aimed at correlative and comparative assessment of anthropometric indices and lipid parameters in normal weight, overweight and obese individuals as a means of evaluating their cardiovascular risks. Study Design: A pilot study was carried out in Port Harcourt M...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/46269
Md. Sohel Rana, A. M. Shoaib Ahmed, Sharmin Jahan, Md. Sabbir Hasan, Enamul Kabir, Hd. Razu Ahmmed, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Enam Ahmed, Mosammat Sadia Akther Sathi, K. M. M. Sayed & Masud Rana·Asian Food Science Journal·2019
Purpose: The dietary habits of young adults have been affected; thus, overweight and obesity are increasingly being observed among the young. The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity on a sample of students from the Bangladesh Agricultural U...
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Research Article10.9734/AFSJ/2019/46462
Adediji, Isaac Oluwole, Taiwo Timilehin Darasimi, Adepoju Paul Olusegun, Adelakun Ayodele Ademola, Akinleye Waheed Akindele & Afolabi Joy Oluwaseyifunmi·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Background: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities which confers upon an individual a substantial increase in cardiovascular disease risk – approximately twice as high as those without the syndrome. Aim: The study assessed the relationship between serum cortis...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/40623
Aims: The study determined the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in secondary schools in Abia State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional school based survey was conducted among adolescents of Aba South L.G.A to determine the prevalence of overweight and...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/9919