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Multilevel correlates of abdominal obesity in adolescents and youth living with HIV in peri-urban Cape Town, South Africa.

Monika KamkuemahBlessings GausiTolu OniKeren Middelkoop
Published in: PloS one (2023)
Our findings demonstrate a high prevalence of abdominal obesity and highlight multilevel correlates of obesity in AYLHIV in South Africa. An intersectoral approach to obesity prevention, intervening at multiple levels is necessary to intervene at this critical life stage.
Keyphrases
  • south africa
  • insulin resistance
  • metabolic syndrome
  • weight loss
  • high fat diet induced
  • type diabetes
  • weight gain
  • hiv positive
  • young adults
  • physical activity
  • adipose tissue
  • body mass index
  • hepatitis c virus