Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) by Subject "Obesity"
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Association of dietary nutrient intake and body mass index among newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes patients attending diabetic clinics in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2016)Background: Overweight and obesity are significant risk factors for majority of complications among type 2 diabetes patients. With the need of prevention of diabetes related complications, dietary measures for body mass ... -
Prevalence and Correlates of Obesity among Private Day Primary School Going Children (9-12 years) in Kampala City - Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Introduction: Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time and whereas it affects all children, it greatly affects primary school going children. More than one third of children are affected ... -
Prevalence of overweight obesity and associated risk factors among primary school going children 6-13 years in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07)Introduction: Global estimates show that about 155million School going children are either overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity among children have now become public health concerns due to the associated health ...