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September 10, 2025World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

Lifestyle at the core: Unpacking the roots of obesity and overweight

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JVJenny VarghisSBSaramol BinuGPGowri PillaiAddis Ababa University

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals rising obesity rates among adults, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Obesity rates have doubled since the 1990s, with 43% of global adults classified as overweight.
  • Improvements in physical activity levels were noted among the overweight group post-intervention.
  • A family history of obesity was identified in 37.78% of participants, suggesting a genetic influence.
  • Counselling led to positive changes in lifestyle and activity habits among participants.

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Varghis et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b35954b1d3bfb60ea42bhttps://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.1.2682
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