Original paper

Gender differences in nutritional status, diet and physical activity among adolescents in eight countries in sub‐Saharan Africa

Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 33 - 43
Published: Nov 28, 2019
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate gender differences in nutritional status, dietary intake, physical activity and hand hygiene among adolescents from diverse geographical settings in sub-Saharan Africa.This study utilised cross-sectional data from six countries (Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda) within the ARISE Adolescent Health Survey (n = 7625). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using measured heights...
Paper Details
Title
Gender differences in nutritional status, diet and physical activity among adolescents in eight countries in sub‐Saharan Africa
Published Date
Nov 28, 2019
Volume
25
Issue
1
Pages
33 - 43
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