Overweight and Obesity Among In-School Children and Adolescents (5–19 Years) in Ghana: A Scoping Review of Prevalence and Risk Factors
Overweight and obesity are linked to the severity of infections and the development of chronic conditions among children and adolescents in Ghana. Hence, estimating the current prevalence and its determinants is imperative to guide public health interventions. This review mapped evidence on the prev...
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| Main Authors: | Mustapha Amoadu, Paul Obeng, Jones Abekah Baah, Philomina Acquah, Godfred Cobbinah, Mary Aku Ogum, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Edward Wilson Ansah |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Obesity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8895265 |
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