Work

Classification of obesity among South African female adolescents: comparative analysis of logistic regression and random forest algorithms

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Previously considered to affect well-developed and high-income countries, obesity is a public health threat that is increasing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The global adult obesity rate has almost tripled in the past four decades. Currently, 39% of adults globally are overweight and 13% obese. Overweight among children and adolescents aged 5-19 years increased from 4% in 1975 to over 18% in 2016 [1]. Like other middle-income countries, South Africa is currently facing a triple burden of malnutrition, highlighted by a co-existence of overweight and underweight and micronutrient deficiencies [2]. This has led to the acceleration of obesity rates in children and adolescents in South Africa, as identified in national surveys.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32362026

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

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: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162104131

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: