Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Subject "BMI"
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Assessment of dietary intake and body mass index in a nutritionally deprived population in rural Democratic Republic of Congo
(Master thesis, 2015-06-10)Introduction: In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), about 70% of the total population and more than 40% of children under the age of 5 are undernourished. In such an area, assessment of nutritional adequacy is ... -
The association between pre pregnancy body mass index and risk of preeclampsia: a registry based study from Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-02-21)Background: Preeclampsia is among the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide, occurs in 2-8% of all pregnancies, and is estimated to account for at least 9 % of maternal deaths in Africa. Studies from ... -
Associations between night work and BMI, alcohol, smoking, caffeine and exercise - A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-11-12)Background: Shift work is associated with negative health effects. Increased prevalence of several cardiovascular risk factors among shift workers/night workers compared with day workers have been shown resulting in increased ... -
Associations between physical activity and quality of life outcomes in adults with severe obesity: a cross-sectional study prior to the beginning of a lifestyle intervention
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-05)Background: Severely obese individuals who seek lifestyle interventions have impaired quality of life (QoL). Research suggests that physical activity (PA) plays a role in weight reduction and improved health in this group, ... -
Ten-year changes in health-related quality of life after biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-09)Background: Long-term data on health-related quality of life (HRQL) after biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPDDS) are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in HRQL from baseline to 10 years ...