Changes in body mass index, obesity, and overweight in Southern Africa development countries, 1990 to 2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study

Changes in body mass index, obesity, and overweight in Southern Africa development countries, 1990 to 2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study

Abstract Background High body mass index (BMI) is associated with stroke, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). An epidemiological analysis of the prevalence of high BMI, stroke, IHD, and T2DM was conducted for 16 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) using Global...

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Main Authors: Philimon N. Gona, Ruth W. Kimokoti, Clara M. Gona, Suha Ballout, Sowmya R. Rao, Chabila C. Mapoma, Justin Lo, Ali H. Mokdad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-10-01
Series:Obesity Science & Practice
Subjects:
high body mass index
ischemic heart disease
mortality
overweight & obesity
prevalence
SADC countries
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.519

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https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.519

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