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Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity Among Kenyan Women
ORIGINAL RESEARCH — Volume 15 — April 19, 2018
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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among rural and urban women of Kenya. Data source: 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey.
| Weight class | Urban, % | Rural, % | Total, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | 5.5 | 11.2 | 8.8 |
| Normal weight | 51.0 | 62.8 | 58.4 |
| Overweight | 28.6 | 18.9 | 22.7 |
| Obese | 14.9 | 7.1 | 10.1 |
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