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 Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Unit, 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,... view full profile
