Body mass index and random blood glucose levels in a semi urban Nigerian community
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of adiposity. A raised BMI is a risk factor for several diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus. Generally, prevalence and complications of diabetes is more pronounced in females than males as result of gender associated obesity. Our multi-disciplinary research group is involved in assessment and study of diseases and associated issues of public health...
Published at International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
Volume 34
Issue 3
Pages 175-176
Published in 2014
EEJ Iweala, SN Chinedu, IS Afolabi, O.O. Ogunlana, DE Azuh, VC Osammor, TA Toogun
Ogunlana Olubanke » Olubanke Olujoke Ogunlana, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun state, Nigeria. She obtained her Bachelor degree in Biochemistry at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, her Master degree in pharmaceutical analysis at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo state, and her Ph.D in Biochemistry at Covenant... view full profile
