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NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AGED 19 TO 25 YEARS
Student's journal of health research Africa, 2023, Vol.4 (9)
[Peer Reviewed Journal]
EISSN: 2709-9997 ;DOI: 10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i9.431
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Title:
NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND BLOOD PRESSURE LEVELS OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AGED 19 TO 25 YEARS
Author:
Alicia Isabella Nakibuule
;
Stellah Byakika
;
David Christopher Mukasa
Subjects:
Hypertension
;
Nutritional status
;
University students
Is Part Of:
Student's journal of health research Africa, 2023, Vol.4 (9)
Description:
Background: The double burden of malnutrition is an arising issue for developing countries. Furthermore, the burden of non-communicable diseases is developing among the young population. This study assessed the nutritional status and blood pressure of Makerere University students aged 19-25 years. Methodology: Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC), Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR), and Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) were collected, and blood pressure readings of 88 university students were measured. Results: Results showed that the mean age of the students was 22.13 years. Of the participants, 18% had hypertension while 44% had prehypertension. A higher proportion of male students had hypertension (30%) and prehypertension (49%). The proportion of students with overweight and obesity was 16% and 5%, respectively. BMI showed that more females (24%) were overweight and (10%) obese. WHR and WC results indicated that 20% and 15% of the students had abdominal obesity, respectively. The BMI and MUAC results revealed that 3% and 1% of the students were underweight respectively. Conclusion: The findings of this study revealed a concerning prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension as well as overnutrition among University students. Recommendation: Therefore, increased awareness, early diagnosis, and treatment are essential.
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Student's Journal of Health Research
Language:
English
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EISSN: 2709-9997
DOI: 10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i9.431
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