Prevalence Of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus And Nutritional Status Of Adult Traders In Ariaria International Market Aba Abia State
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted in Ariaria
International market Aba in Abia State to determine the prevalence of hypertension,
diabetes mellitus and nutritional status of adult traders. Data was drawn from
200 respondents, 153 males and 47 females Biochemical test was carried out on
the respondents to determine their blood pressure and blood glucose levels and
also structured questionnaire was administered and information was collected on
demographic, socio-economic data, food consumption pattern, food preference and
anthropometric attributes. A total of 46.0% of the respondents had low blood glucose,
1.5% had high blood glucose and 53.5% had normal blood glucose and 35.3% of the
respondents have optimal blood pressure, 05% body mass index, 43.4% are over
weight and 32.8% are obese. The study has provided information on the
prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellius and nutritional status of adult
traders in Aba and have also provided a frame work that should be used in
designing appropriate intervention programmes to reduce blood glucose level,
high blood pressure and obesity in Aba, Abia state
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MICHAEL, U (2021). Prevalence Of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus And Nutritional Status Of Adult Traders In Ariaria International Market Aba Abia State . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Oct 18, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-hypertension-diabetes-mellitus-and-nutritional-status-of-adult-traders-in-ariaria-international-market-aba-abia-state-7-2
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UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Prevalence Of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus And Nutritional Status Of Adult Traders In Ariaria International Market Aba Abia State " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 18 Oct. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/prevalence-of-hypertension-diabetes-mellitus-and-nutritional-status-of-adult-traders-in-ariaria-international-market-aba-abia-state-7-2