Obesity Prevalence in Northern Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Wahab Kolawole W, Sani Mahmoud U, Yusuf Bashir O, Gbadamosi Maruf, Gbadamosi Akeem, Yandutse Mahmoud I
Primary Institution: University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and factors associated with obesity in an urban Nigerian population?
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of obesity in northern Nigeria, particularly among women, linked to factors like female sex, hypercholesterolaemia, and hyperuricaemia.
Supporting Evidence
- 53.3% of respondents were overweight and 21.0% were obese.
- Obesity was significantly more prevalent in females (29.8%) compared to males (9.3%).
- Factors independently associated with obesity included female sex, hypercholesterolaemia, and hyperuricaemia.
Takeaway
This study shows that many people in northern Nigeria are overweight or obese, especially women, and that certain health issues can make it more likely.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 healthy adults in Katsina, Nigeria, using BMI for obesity screening and logistic regression for analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to convenience sampling.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design and non-probability sampling may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were mostly adults from Katsina, with a mean age of 37.6 years; 60.3% had at least 12 years of education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 2.705-13.842
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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