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Central Obesity and Stress- Predisposing Factors to Hypertension among Health Workers in Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria

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  • Oluwasiji O Olaitan

    (Nutrition & Dietetics unit, Department of Food Science & Technology, Wesley University, Ondo, Nigeria
    Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, Nigeria)

  • Omoniyi I Olanrewaju

    (Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria)

  • Funmi O Akinmoladun

    (Nutrition & Dietetics unit, Department of Food Science & Technology, Wesley University, Ondo, Nigeria)

  • Grace T Fadupin

    (Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, Nigeria)

Abstract

Central obesity poses more threat to human health than general obesity and stress increases its presentation. This study assessed prevalence of central obesity and stress, and their association with hypertension. Two hundred and eighty-three health workers in Jos Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria were randomly selected. Socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyles (physical activity, alcohol intake, smoking and stress) were evaluated by semi-structured and International Stress Management Association Questionnaire. Central obesity was determined by waist circumference. Crude overweight, obesity and blood pressure were assessed by Body Mass Index, Body fat percentage and digital sphygmomanometer respectively.

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  • Oluwasiji O Olaitan & Omoniyi I Olanrewaju & Funmi O Akinmoladun & Grace T Fadupin, 2020. "Central Obesity and Stress- Predisposing Factors to Hypertension among Health Workers in Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria," Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 12(4), pages 111-116, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:jcrdoj:v:12:y:2020:i:4:p:111-116
    DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2020.11.555845
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    juniper publishers; diabetes journals; diabetes impact factor; endocrinology journal; endocrinology impact factor; endocrinology research journal; endocrinology research articles; diabetes open access journals; Obesity Journal; Diabetes & Obesity Journal;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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