Ideal body image and socioeconomic factors: exploring the perceptions of Kenyan women

• Autori principali: Linette Waltsgott (Autore), Adekunle Adedeji (Autore), Johanna Buchcik (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases are an increasing threat in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and overweight and obesity are affecting people across all socioeconomic groups. Some studies suggest that big body sizes may be perceived as desirable among women in SSA and that high prevalence of o...