Sociodemographic and behavioural factors associated with body mass index among men and women in Nairobi slums: AWI-Gen Project

Sociodemographic and behavioural factors associated with body mass index among men and women in Nairobi slums: AWI-Gen Project

Background: Body mass index (BMI) is rising globally with a faster increase in urban areas in low- and middle-income countries. It is critical to identify modifiable risk factors for BMI to prevent the occurrence of associated health consequences. Objective: To investigate socio-demographic, behavio...

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Main Authors: Gershim Asiki, Shukri F. Mohamed, David Wambui, Caroline Wainana, Stella Muthuri, Michèle Ramsay, Catherine Kyobutungi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-11-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
Body Mass Index (BMI)
urban slums
Nairobi
Kenya
associated factors
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1470738

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1470738

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