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Sociodemographic and behavioural factors associated with body mass index among men and women in Nairobi slums: AWI-Gen Project.

Gershim AsikiShukri F MohamedDavid WambuiCaroline WainanaStella MuthuriMichelle RamsayCatherine Kyobutunginull null
Published in: Global health action (2018)
Adults aged 40-60 years in the urban slums of Nairobi have a high BMI associated with wealth. Bread consumption by men and sedentary life among women are the main risky behaviours that need urgent targeted interventions.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • weight gain
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • quality improvement
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • middle aged
  • cervical cancer screening
  • insulin resistance
  • type diabetes
  • skeletal muscle
  • weight loss