The Burden of Overweight and Obesity among Long-Distance Truckers in Ethiopia
Background. Abnormal body mass index (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) has become a major global public health problem which is rising at a faster rate in urban areas of low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, the prevalence gradually increases. Long-distance truckers are at a high risk of developing overweig...
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| Main Authors: | Tewodros Yosef, Biruk Bogale, Alemnew Destaw, Angesom Weldu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Obesity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4242789 |
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