Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of body mass index among an adult population in rural Northern Ghana: the AWI-Gen study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and associated cardiometabolic diseases are increasing in urban sub-Saharan Africa due to a complex epidemiological and nutritional transition. Related data on rural communities is scarce.

Objectives

The study characterized the socio-demographic and behavioural factors influencing body mass index (BMI) among adults in rural Northern Ghana Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study involving adults aged 40-60 years residing in the Kassena-Nankana districts was undertaken. Demographic, socio-economic and behavioural data were collected along with measures of anthropometry. We determined factors associated with BMI among women and men.

Results

A total of 2014 adults were studied. The median age was 51 (IQR 45-57) years and 54% were women. The pr

SUBMITTER: Nonterah EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6041816 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature