CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The English word “obesity” derives, from the Latin word obesus meaning ‘fat’ or plump. The first English …
PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS AND OUTCOMES AMONG OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE NULLIPAROUS WOMEN
INTRODUCTION In the United States, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has reached epidemic proportions, affecting more than 95 million adults.1–3 Obesity contributes to significant morbidity …
PREVALENCE AND INFLUENCE OF EXERCISE ON OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE CHILDREN 6-12 YEARS IN ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The English word “obesity” derives, from the Latin word obesus meaning ‘fat’ or plump. The first English use of the word was made in 1651 …