Systematic review on the prevalence of diabetes, overweight/obesity and physical inactivity in Ghanaians and Nigerians

Abdul-Razak Abubakari; Raj Bhopal

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2007.06.012

Systematic review on the prevalence of diabetes, overweight/obesity and physical inactivity in Ghanaians and Nigerians

Abdul-Razak Abubakari, Raj Bhopal

GCU London

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to review the prevalence of diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity among Ghanaians and Nigerians in Africa, Europe and North America. This systematic literature review used MEDLINE 1966–2005, EMBASE 1980–2005 and cited references to identify relevant studies on Ghanaians and Nigerians.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	173-182
Number of pages	10
Journal	Public Health
Volume	122
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2007.06.012
Publication status	Published - Feb 2008

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Keywords

diabetes
obesity
Ghanaians
Nigerians

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Abubakari, A-R., & Bhopal, R. (2008). Systematic review on the prevalence of diabetes, overweight/obesity and physical inactivity in Ghanaians and Nigerians. Public Health, 122(2), 173-182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2007.06.012

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