Publications by authors named "Michael Belay"
Adolesc Health Med Ther
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- Adolescent overnutrition is a rising global health issue, especially in developing countries, linked to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart problems, but there's limited data on its prevalence in certain areas, including Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
- A study of 498 adolescents revealed a 26.1% prevalence of overnutrition, with factors such as being female, attending private schools, sweet food preferences, snacking habits, sedentary lifestyles, and eating while watching TV strongly associated with this condition.
- The findings highlight the need for public health measures targeting these risk factors to address the growing problem of overnutrition among adolescents in eastern Ethiopia.
