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Table 2 Prevalence of overweight and obesity among urbanized adult Nigerians, by gender

From: Obesity epidemic has emerged among Nigerians

Body-mass index category

Body-mass index cut-off point

Women (%)

Men (%)

Normal weight

18.50 – 24.99

26

43

Overweight

25.00 – 29.99

32

42

Obese

≥ 30.00

42

15