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Overweight among Undergraduate Students in University ofNarowal, Narowal, Pakistan: A Descriptive Cross-sectionalStudy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Obesity is common problem in both developing and under-developing countries and mayoften accompanied with various complications, including diabetes, hypertension andmetabolic disorders. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of obesity and overweightamong undergraduate students from University of Narowal. The cross-sectional analysiswas obtained from a general population (n=568) of undergraduate students enrolledbetween 2020-2022. The data obtained through questionnaire included demographicinformation and anthropometric measurements. More than a half of population (n=374,66%) showed normal BMI= 21.1±0.01 while 96 (16.9%) students (Mean BMI= 26.7±0.1)were overweight, 20 (3.5%) students (Mean BMI=32.69±0.49) were obese, and 48 (8.5%)students (Mean BMI=17.91±0.120) were found to be underweight. This study shows aleast significant prevalence of obesity in general population serving as a crucialcomponent in the indication of a good public awareness about obesity and healthier lifestyle.

Source: UCP Journal of Science & Technology

DOI: 10.24312/ucp-jst.02.01.429

Authors: Sana Tanveer, Muhammad Babar Khawar, Suneela Aman, Ali Afzal, Amna Rehman, Sadia Ahmad, Muddasir Hassan Abbasi, Nadeem Sheikh, Syed Shakeel Shah, Afifa Jamil Butt, Mehreen Iftikhar, Maryam Riasat, Benish Nawaz, Fizza Azeem, Aliza Tahir, Huma Rasheed, Robina Kausar

Institutions: University of Narowal, Yangzhou University, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Central Punjab, University of the Punjab, University of Okara

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408541044

FWCI: 0.384

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