Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Obesity

en Obesity and Hypertension among market traders in Uyo Metropolis تخصصي Special پژوهشي Research Objective: Market traders face an increased risk of chronic diseases due to prevailing conditions in marketplaces. This study assessed obesity and hypertension among 421 traders in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, waist circumference [WC]) and blood pressure (BP) measurements were obtained using standard protocols. Overweight and obesity were defined as BMI 25.0–29.9 kg/m² and ≥30 kg/m², respectively; abdominal obesity (AOB) as WC ≥102 cm (men) and ≥88 cm (women); and hypertension as systolic BP≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic BP≥ 90 mmHg. Physical activity (PA) was assessed using the IPAQ short form. Results: The prevalence of overweight, obesity, AOB, and hypertension were 39.2%, 23.4%, 47.3%, and 24.2%, respectively, while low PA was 9.0%. Predictors of increased BMI included AOB (AOR= 5.2; 95% CI: 3.1–8.9) and age 31–50 years (AOR= 3.0; 95% CI: 1.6–5.3). The strongest predictors of AOB were female sex (AOR= 10.3; 95% CI: 5.5–19.5), age ≥51 years (AOR= 4.0; 95% CI: 1.3–12.2), and increased BMI (AOR = 5.7; 95% CI: 3.2–10.0). Hypertension was most strongly associated with age ≥51 years (AOR= 9.5; 95% CI: 3.1–29.3), monthly income ≥ ₦100,000 (AOR = 4.3; 95% CI: 1.4–12.9), increased BMI (AOR= 2.4; 95% CI: 1.2–4.6) and AOB (AOR= 2.0; 95% CI: 1.2–3.6). Conclusion: Obesity and hypertension were highly prevalent among traders, underscoring the need for regular screening and behavioral interventions for prevention and management.   Body mass index, Waist circumference, Blood pressure, Nigeria 218 228 http://ijdo.ssu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-30-459&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Nkereuwem N. Ekerette 0000-0003-3076-2930 Yes Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Uyo , Nigeria. Catherine A. Oladoyinbo 0000-0003-4301-5539 No Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Joy I. Effiong No Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria.