Epidemiology of General, Central Obesity and Associated Cardio-Metabolic Risks Among University Employees, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Balamurugan JanakiramanSolomon Mekonnen AbebeMulugeta Bayisa ChalaSolomon Fasika Demissie

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)

This study results revealed the variable prevalence between general obesity and the anthropometric indices (IDF cutoff) defining central obesity; WC, WHtR, and WHR among the participants. The result of this study suggests that the constructs of central obesity, not BMI has to be used to screen risks of cardio-metabolic risks among Ethiopians.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
weight gain
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
risk factors
human health
risk assessment
physical activity
high throughput
single cell
climate change