Socio-Demographic Correlates of Overweight and Obesity in Nigerian Adults.

Background: Baseline information on socio-demographic correlates of body weight status is relevant for controlling the epidemic of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now occurring in many African countries. However, comparable data (between developed and developing countries) in this context are extremely scarce in Nigeria. This study assessed the socio-demographic correlates of overweight/obesity in Nigerian adults, with a view to informing prevention and control interventions.