Obesity and associated factors among high school adolescent students in Bahir Dar town, North West Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Woldeamilak Adamu HunegnawAddisu Gasheneit FeredeTiwabwork TekalignAbiyot Wolie Asres

Published in: SAGE open medicine (2022)

Obesity was prevalent among students in private schools and wealthy families in the research area. Family size, household wealth, participation in moderate-to-striving activities, and snacking frequency were all found to be significant factors of obesity.

Keyphrases

high school
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
physical activity
young adults
mental health
healthcare
south africa
body mass index
high intensity
risk factors