Body mass index–measured adiposity and population attributability of associated factors: a population-based study from Buea Cameroon

摘要

BackgroundObesity is currently a global health challenge driven by a mix of behavioural, environmental and genetic factors. Up to date population-based disease burden estimates are needed to guide successful prevention and control efforts in African countries. We investigated the prevalence and population attributable fractions of overweight and obesity in Buea, the Southwest region of Cameroon.