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Staff inolved: Sibusiso Cyprian Nomatshila, Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda, Thandi Puoane, and Teke R. Apalata
Obesity is a global public health concern that begins in childhood and is on the rise among people aged 18 and up, with substantial health consequences that offer socioeconomic challenges at all levels, from households to governments.
Obesity and associated risk factors were investigated in children and adolescents in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Mt Frere among 209 conveniently selected participants using anthropometric measurements and a structured questionnaire.