Obesity in South Africa: The South African Demographic and Health Survey

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Authors

Thandi Puoane · South African Medical Research Council

Krisela Steyn · South African Medical Research Council

Debbie Bradshaw · Tygerberg Hospital

Ria Laubscher · University of Cape Town

Jean Fourie · South African Medical Research Council

Estelle V. Lambert · South African Medical Research Council

Nolwazi Mbananga

Abstract

Overnutrition is prevalent among adult South Africans, particularly women. Determinants of overnutrition include age, level of education, ethnicity, and area of residence.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child Nutrition and Water Access Obesity and Health Practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Obesity Research

Volume 10, Issue 10, pp. 1038-1048

DOI: 10.1038/oby.2002.141

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