Biocultural determinants of overweight-obesity among adult women experiencing the nutritional transition in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The African Great Lakes region is experiencing rapid urbanization, which is leading to a nutritional transition and its related chronic diseases. Similar to other Great Lakes countries, the nutritional transition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is reflected by increased non-communicable diseases, including morbid obesity. The 2014 Demographic Health Survey (DHS) revealed a rising incidence of overweight among women, ranging from 10% in 2001 to 16% in 2014. Furthermore, over 20% of individuals in several provinces of the DRC are classified as overweight-obese. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence as well as the main biocultural determinants of overweight-obesity among adult women in the DRC.

Methods

In a cross-sectional survey, including a rep

SUBMITTER: Wakilongo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625540 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature