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

Oluwasiji O Olaitan, Omoniyi I Olanrewaju, Funmi O Akinmoladun and Grace T Fadupin
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Oluwasiji O Olaitan: Nutrition & Dietetics unit, Department of Food Science & Technology, Wesley University, Ondo, 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

Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity Journal, 2020, vol. 12, issue 4, 111-116

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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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/CRDOJ.2020.11.555845

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