Adiposity Patterns in Adolescents of Southeastern Nigeria Based on Their Body Mass Index

Authors

  • C.I.P. Anibeze Department of Anatomy, Abia State University College of Medicine, Uturu. Author
  • A.O.C. Akpa Department of Anatomy, Ebonyi State University College of Medicine, Abakaliki. Author
  • A. Eteudo Department of Anatomy, Ebonyi State University College of Medicine, Abakaliki. Author
  • L.C. Anyanwu Department of Anatomy, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Author

Keywords:

Adiposity patterns, Adolescents, Southeastern Nigeria

Abstract

Anthropometrical data related to weight and heights were generated from 857 adolescents from Southeastern Nigeria. Using standard statistical packages, adiposity patterns were analyzed by delineation of the Body Mass Index (BMI = kg/m2) according to the method of WHO (1995). Result showed that 82.5% of the sample population had normal weight, 17.5% were overweight while 1.65% were obsessed. Generally, females showed a higher tendency to obesity than males. The implication of the result for the population under study was discussed.

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Published

2003-06-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Adiposity Patterns in Adolescents of Southeastern Nigeria Based on Their Body Mass Index. (2003). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 2(1), 21-23. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/394