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March 3, 2026Journal of Public Health in Africa2 citationsOpen Access

Prevalence and predictors of overweight and obesity among young adults in Lephalale between 2021 and 2023, Limpopo province, South Africa

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TSThemba T. SiguduTMThandiwe Ntomfuthi MkhatshwaKMKotsedi D. Monyeki

Key Points

  • Obesity prevalence is significant among young adults in the studied community, indicating a health crisis.
  • Key factors influencing obesity include behavioural and social determinants, affecting health policies.
  • The assessment highlights the need for targeted public health interventions in rural communities to combat obesity.
  • These findings may influence future health strategies, focusing on effective obesity prevention among youth.

Abstract

The findings highlight priority behavioural and social determinants that can inform targeted public health interventions and obesity-prevention policies in transitioning rural communities.

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Sigudu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75c7ac6e9836116a25650https://doi.org/10.4102/jphia.v17i1.1383
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