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Obesity and elevated blood pressure among adolescents in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity and associated hypertension are major public health concerns globally. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and the associated risk of high blood pressure among Nigerian adolescents.</p> <...

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Main Authors:	Oduwole Abiola A (Author), Ladapo Taiwo A (Author), Fajolu Iretiola B (Author), Ekure Ekanem N (Author), Adeniyi Olufunmilayo F (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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