Overweight and obesity prevalence among public servants in Nadowli district Ghana and associated risk factors: a cross-sectional study

摘要

BackgroundGlobally, overweight and obesity are becoming a mounting concern, impacting negatively on the health of populations especially in low-income settings. However, there is paucity of epidemiological information available in Ghana to support intervention activities. We conducted a study among public servants to estimate overweight/obesity, hypertension and diabetes prevalence and associated risk factors.