Risk factors and morbidities associated with childhood obesity in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rising burden of childhood obesity is a major public health concern, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where most health systems are weak and least prepared for complications that may arise. While the need for preventive action is increasingly recognized, policy implementation within the sub-region has often been inadequate, non-systematic, and ad hoc. This study described evidence on the risk factors and morbidities associated with childhood obesity in SSA.

Methods

Guided by the Arksey and O'Malley framework incorporating the Levac et al. recommendations, and the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, we conducted a scoping study to address the research question. Thorough keywords systematic search was conducted for potentially eligible articles in PubMe

SUBMITTER: Danquah FI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7460801 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature