Obesity burden by socioeconomic measures between 2000 and 2018 among women in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional analysis of demographic and health surveys.

ABSTRACT: The increasing global burden of obesity especially in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) accentuates the need for critical action. In the absence of evidence-based approaches to mitigate recent obesity trends, the likelihood of reaching global obesity targets will be almost zero. This study examined the obesity prevalence in Sub-Sahara Africa and observed transitions on the burden of obesity prevalence over time. Data from the Demographic and Health Survey which is based on cross sessional design was used. Most recent surveys carried out in 16 sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) between 2000 and 2018 were included in the analysis. Equiplot by the International Centre for Equity was used to display the inequities by the following socioeconomic measures: wealth index, education, and place of resid

SUBMITTER: Yaya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535666 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature