PREVALENCE OF OBESITY AND HYPERTENSION AMONG ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL IBADAN (UCH).
Abstract
This study involved 150 respondents, with 60% females and 88.7% Yorubas. A majority held college or university degrees (61.3%), while 38.7% had postgraduate degrees. Most respondents were Christians (68%), and 58.7% were Admin officers. A significant portion (57.3%) earned between 50,000 and 100,000 naira monthly. Anthropometric data revealed a mean systolic reading of 133.36 mmHg and a mean BMI of 27.23 kg/m², with 36% classified as obese. Dietary patterns showed low fruit and vegetable consumption, and high reliance on animal protein. Regarding salt intake, 66.7% used salt/seasonings frequently, and 84% acknowledged health risks associated with excessive salt. Only 1.3% smoked, and 12% consumed alcohol. A notable 76.7% had checked their blood pressure before, with 46% diagnosed with hypertension. Significant associations were found between BMI, hypertension, and lifestyle factors
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