High prevalence of overweight and obesity among young adults, Cameroon.

ABSTRACT: Non-communicable diseases are global public health issues, especially in developing countries, but such data are scarce in Cameroon. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and determinants of obesity/overweight, diabetes, and hypertension, and analyzing their association with vitamin D levels in Cameroon. This cross-sectional study took place from January to December 2022 in the town of Douala, Cameroon. Data of interest were collected from each participant using a questionnaire. Participants were categorized as young adults (18-35 years), middle-aged adults (36-55 years old), and older adults (>55 years old). A total of 357 participants aged on average 39.8 ± 13.6 years, with young adults accounting for 47.6%. Overweight (38.1%) and obesity (23.8%) were the main comorbidities. The

SUBMITTER: Moguem Soubgui AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459520 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature