Researching the frequency of obesity and the factors linked to a lack of awareness about it. In certain African nations, where hunger and undernourishment have historically been challenges, carrying extra weight is often seen as an indicator of good health and wealth. However, in most of these coun
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A joint research group at Osaka Metropolitan University conducted a survey on prevalence of obesity and factors associated with low obesity among 423 ..
A joint research group at Osaka Metropolitan University conducted a survey on prevalence of obesity and factors associated with low obesity among 423 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 19 living in Harare, Zimbabwe. The results revealed that 15.8% were obese or overweight. The study also revealed that 27.1% of the participants had low obesity awareness, which was significantly related to parents/guardians' lack of formal education and insufficient knowledge about eating habits.
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