Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and its relation to Diet and Physical Activity among Medical Students in Accra, Ghana

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Obesity is a rising problem in developing countries including Ghana. Adolescents and young adults are increasingly being affected which is driven mainly by sedentary lifestyle and excess calorie intake. We sought to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among final year medical students of the University of Ghana and its relationship with dietary habits and physical activity.