Observed magnitude and trends in socioeconomic and geographic area inequalities in obesity prevalence among non-pregnant women in Chad: evidence from three waves of Chad demographic and health surveys

Observed magnitude and trends in socioeconomic and geographic area inequalities in obesity prevalence among non-pregnant women in Chad: evidence from three waves of Chad demographic and health surveys

Abstract Background While the prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, the growing rates of overweight and obesity in developing countries are disquieting. Obesity is widely recognized as a risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases...

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Main Authors: Gebretsadik Shibre, Betregiorgis Zegeye, Gashaw Garedew Woldeamanuiel, Wassie Negash, Gorems Lemma, Mitku Mamo Taderegew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Geographic
Socioeconomic
Inequality
Trends
Obesity
Women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00658-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00658-5

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