An Investigation of the Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Nigeria

Description

– An Investigation of the Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Nigeria –

Download An Investigation of the Socioeconomic Determinants of Obesity in Nigeria. Students who are writing their projects can get this material to aid their research work.

Abstract

The ongoing demographic and epidemiologic transitions in Nigeria are some of the possible reasons why the prevalence of obesity is increasing in Nigeria.

The economic impact of obesity in Nigeria may result to a decrease in productivity. Policies have been put in place by the Federal Government to reduce the prevalence of obesity in Nigeria.

However, the nature and magnitude of policies put in place are important to note. It is based on this premise that this study investigates the socioeconomic determinants of obesity in Nigeria. The simultaneous equation model was used to analyse the study with a cross sectional data sourced from the Demographic and Health Survey 2013.

A dummy variable was created to represent the regions in Nigeria. The result established that the socioeconomic determinants of obesity in Nigeria are wealth index, occupation, region, gender and frequency of watching television. Wealth index has a positive impact on body mass index.

The study also investigated whether obesity varies across geopolitical zones in Nigeria and it was discovered that region has a greater impact on body mass index as it varies significantly across regions.

Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Obesity is an excessive or abnormal fat accumulation that may impair health if drastic actions are not taken. (Ellulu, Abed, Rahmat, Ranneh & Ali;(2014).

It is a deadly non communicable disease which is gaining increasing importance globally and emanates as a result of excessive food intake containing fats, sugar dense meals and a reduction in physical activities.

Also, obesity occurs as a result of an imbalance between energy intake and energy output leading to the accumulation of fats in the body (Thiam, Samba,& Lwanga;(2006).

The World Health Organisation (WHO, 2014) states that Obesity is an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health which occurs in individuals with body mass index (BMI) greater than 25 kilogram per metre square (kg/m²) for overweight individuals

and a body mass index greater than 30 kilogram per metre square (kg/m²) for obese individuals.

They went further to state that these cut-off points provide a bench mark for individuals assessment. The higher prevalence of obesity among the women may be attributed to physical inactivity than males, changes in the energy density of diets and sedentary life style.

To buttress this claim, Wahab, Sani, Yusuf, Gbadamosi & Yandutse (2011) observed that women from the Northern part of Nigeria are engaged in sedentary life style,

They also noted that there are women who never worked but preferred being full house wives and engagement in physical exercise is not  a common activity in the general population of the North.

How to Download this Project Material

First, note that we are one of the best and most reliable online platforms because we don’t retain any of your personal information or data as regards making payments online.

PRICE: ₦3,500 ₦3,000  (Three Thousand Naira Only)

Make a bank deposit or mobile transfer of ₦2,000 only to the account given below;

---

Bank Name: UBA Account Number: 1022564031 Account Name: TMLT PRO SERVICES

---

After making the payment, CLICK HERE to send the following on WhatsApp;

• Depositor’s Name or Screenshot of Payment
• Name of the Past Question
• Active Email Address

---

or Call Us On +2348082284439 Once your details have been received and your payment confirmed by us, you will receive the past question in your email or WhatsApp within 5 Minutes.

Guarantee of Getting the Material 

We understand that due to the high rate of fraud, many people are afraid of making purchases online but be rest assured that PastExamQuestions will deliver your material after payment.

Once your details have been received and your payment confirmed by us, you will receive the past question in your email or WhatsApp.

Give us Feedback

Have we been able to satisfy you? How well do you think the material will be helpful after having gone through it? Does the price worth the material?

Let’s hear from you! We recommend that our customers give feedback at the end of every transaction to enable us to serve better. You can do this by clicking the review button on this page.

Where is the review button? >> Just scroll up to where you see reviews