SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC INDICES OF HEALTH WORKERS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA
Author(s): O.E. Enang; H.O. Okpa; E.M. Bisong; O.A. Fasanmade; A.E. Ohwovoriole
Institute(s): 1,2 Department of Internal Medicine, UNICAL/UCTH; 3 Department of Family Medicine, UNICAL/UCTH; 4,5 Department of Internal Medicine, UNILAG/LUTH.
Volume 1 / Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: To determine the prevalence and pattern of obesity among health workers in LUTH, Lagos. Nigeria. Research Methods and Procedures: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in sample of 200 Nigerian adults in LUTH, Lagos. Body weight, height, waist circumference and blood pressure were measured using standard methods. Overweight and obesity were defined according to the World Health Organization classification. Central obesity was defined according to guidelines of the International Diabetes Federation.
Number of Pages: 8
Number of Words: 5640
First Page: 14
Last Page: 21