Assessment of abdominal obesity prevalence and determinants among adults in southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Tewodros Yosef (Author), Asresash Sebeta (Author), Eyob Tekalign (Author), Binyam Girma Sisay (Author), Bayu Begashaw Bekele (Author), Aragaw Tesfaw (Author), Nigusie Shifera (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundAbdominal obesity, excess fat around the abdomen, is more harmful than other fat types and is a key diagnostic criterion for metabolic syndrome. It poses a growing global public health concern. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of and determinants of abdominal obesity among adults...