Central Obesity and Associated Factors Among Urban Adults in Dire Dawa Administrative City, Eastern Ethiopia.
Ephrem IsraelKalkidan HassenMelese MarkosKiber WoldeBehailu Hawulte AyelePublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2022)
The study shows central obesity was high in the study area. Age 45 years and above, being females, married, physically inactive, alcohol consumption, and spending a long time watching television was associated with central obesity. Having regular physical activity, limiting alcohol drinking, and limiting time spent watching television were recommended to prevent central obesity and associated risk among adults.