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September 10, 2025FUDMA Journal of Sciences

High Prevalence of Obesity and Physical Inactivity Among Selected Workers in Kano State Nigeria

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MBMusa Bashir

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Cross-sectional study finds high rates of obesity and physical inactivity among urban workers, indicating public health needs.

Key Points

  • High rates of physical inactivity and obesity are observed among selected workers, contributing to cardiometabolic disease risks.
  • About 66% of female and 58% of male subjects were found to be classified as obese, indicating a significant health issue.
  • The average daily sitting time for both genders was around 10 hours per weekday, suggesting a sedentary lifestyle.
  • The data implicates a critical need for intervention programs targeting urban workers in Kano State to mitigate health risks.

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Musa Bashir (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a25a54b1d3bfb60dd025https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0907-2964
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