Abstract:Background:The prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses in South Africa (SA) is increasing. This is a concern as overweight and obesity increase the risk for non-communicable diseases (NCDs).Aim: This study aimed to determine the anthropometric status of nurses working at a private hospital and to identify the factors related to a high body mass index (BMI).Setting: This study was conducted at a private hospital in Pietermaritzburg (PMB), KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).Methods: Weight, height and waist circumfer… Show more
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