Description
Prevalence and pattern of obesity and overweight among traders in Nkwo Nnewi market, Nnewi, Anambra state.
Abstract
Overweight and obesity have become major global health challenges as their prevalence rises across all ages and socioeconomic groups. These conditions impose severe individual health risks while exerting a substantial burden on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. Understanding key drivers of their emergence and persistence is critical for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study aimed to find correlates of obesity among Nnewi, Anambra state traders. This cross-sectional analytical study involved 280 participants across 22 Nkwo Market zones. Stratified sampling recruited participants who underwent height, weight, waist and hip circumference measurements. BMI and obesity/overweight per WHO criteria (BMI=30 kg/m2 and 25-29.9 kg/m2, respectively) were calculated. Central obesity was defined using gender-specific waist circumferences (88cm for women, 102cm for men). An interviewer-administered questionnaire collected data, analyzed by SPSS version 25. Of 280 participants, 35.8% were male and 64.2% female. Overweight prevalence was 25% among men versus 57% in women obesity was 12% versus 55%. Overweight and obesity were more prevalent among those aged 30-49 years and married. Most obese participants (10% of males, 37% of females) had Class 1 obesity. Significant correlation existed between obesity and dietary behavior (p0.003) but not hypertension (p0.5) or diabetes (p0.2). Overweight and obesity are now common, demonstrating the need for greater public awareness of the consequences of this global health threat..
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