[Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in school in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo].

Introduction: overweight and obesity in adolescents are a major global public health issue due to their potential impact on health and increasing frequency. This study aims to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents attending public and private schools in Lubumbashi (DRC).

Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study of 5341 adolescents aged 10-19 years, 2858 (53.