Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of body mass index among an adult population in rural Northern Ghana: the AWI-Gen study.

Engelbert Adamwaba Nonterah Cornelius Debpuur Godfred AgongoLucas Amenga-EtegoNigel John Crowther Michelle RamsayAbraham Rexford Oduronull null

Published in: Global health action (2018)

Age, sex, ethno-linguistic group and prevailing socio-demographic and behavioural factors within this rural community in Northern Ghana influence BMI. The observed positive association between pesticide use and BMI warrants further investigation.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
south africa
physical activity
mental health
risk assessment