Chronic Disease Prevention Particularly Focus on Obesity

Authors:

Eldoom EA^1*, Mohammed AHA² and Ahmed AAA³

DOI: 10.23880/act-16000134

Volume 3, Issue 2

Abstract

The study was describe the relationship between obesity (over weight and prevalence of health conditions and chronic disease (CAD, diabetic, hypertension) in Nyala university staff, a total of (50participants) over 25 years old and above were involved, a pretested self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results revealed that, 45% of overweight had hypertension, 36% had DM, 9 % had CVD & 9% had obesity. The prevalence of obesity-related co morbidities emphasizes the need for concerted efforts to prevent and treat obesity rather than just its associated co morbidities. The study recommends that the health care system must increasingly be overwhelmed with individuals who require treatment for obesity-related health conditions.

Keywords:

Obesity; Prevalence; Hypertension; Overweight; Co morbidities

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