CLINICO-DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF PARTICIPANTS IN A MEDICAL SCREENING EXERCISE IN AN URBAN REGION, SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA.
E.M. Bisong, H.OOkpa, N.E. Udonwa,Available online Jun 6, 2024.
[ Original ] Volume 1, Issue 1, 2017, Pages 1-5
Abstract
Introduction: There is a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries like Nigeria with attendant health consequencesThis in part is attributable to the adoption of Western habits to traditional ways of life. We seek to screen for over-weight, obesity and hypertension in residents of urban Calabar Metropolis in Nigeria.
Methods: The participants were enlightened on the study protocol and were evaluated for hypertension by measuring their blood pressure while seated. Their height and weight were measured, Ausing a stadiometre and their body mass index (BMI) calculated and placed in the respective categories
Results: Two hundred and twenty six subjects were screened, with more males (61.9%) than females (38.1%) participating. Most of them had normal BMI readings28.3% were overweight while 17.3% were obese. Hypertension accounted for 37.2% of screened subjects
Conclusion: Overweightobesity and hypertension are on the rise in our environmentRegular screening to detect these conditions and intervene is necessary to checkmate morbidity and mortality associated with then
Keywords
Overweight, Obesity, Hypertension, Urban, Calabar -Nigeria,Download Article without Subscription
