Setting - based prevalence and correlates of central obesity: findings from a cross-sectional study among formal sector employees in Dodoma City, Central Tanzania.

Mariam John MunyogwaKaloli Sayi NtalimaSecilia Ng'weshemi Kapalata

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

The present study revealed high prevalence of central obesity among formal sector employees in Dodoma City. Scholars and stakeholders are urged to generate more evidences and design appropriate interventions to curb the situation.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
physical activity
high fat diet induced
risk factors
weight gain
single cell
body mass index
adipose tissue