Prevalence of Obesity, Diabetes Type 2 and Hypertension among a Sampled Population from Sokoto Metropolis-Nigeria.
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2014-04-01
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Aims: To determine the prevalence of obesity and its relationship with hypertension and
diabetes among dwellers of Sokoto metropolis.
Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: We conducted the study in March 2012, within Sokoto
metropolis to mark the world kidney day.
Methodology: We enrolled 300 participants using a convenience sampling technique.
An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain the biodata and past
medical history. Blood pressure and anthropometric parameters were measured while
blood and urine samples were taken for RBS estimation and urine analysis respectively. We analyzed the data obtained using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
version 17.
Results: Out of the 300 participants that came for screening, two opted out, thus leaving
298 participants. There were 50.3% males and 49.7% females. Their mean age was
42±31 years. The BMI ranged between 14-48 kg/m2 with mean of 24.24 kg/2 ±5. Mean
SBP and RBS were 130mmhg (±25) and 7.34±4 mmol-1 respectively. About 13.9% of the
participants were found to be obese. Obesity was significantly associated with SBP
(p<0.001) and RBS level (p=0.002).
Conclusion: Obesity is quite common in our environment and it contributes to the
occurrence of hypertension and elevated blood sugar. Screening for obesity markers
should be encouraged at every contact with healthcare provider. Physical activity for at
least 30 minutes/day should be encouraged in order to reduce the risk of obesity,
hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
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Obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sokoto
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Adamu H, Makusidi A M, Liman H M, Isah M D, Jega M R, Chijioke A. Prevalence of Obesity, Diabetes Type 2 and Hypertension among a Sampled Population from Sokoto Metropolis-Nigeria. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2014 Apr; 4(10): 2065-2080.