Kalengule, Viness.

A study on the prevalence of obesity among members of parliament in Zambia/ Viness Kalengule. - Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2014. - xi,51p.: ill.

A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy.

Includes bibliographical references.

Non communicable lifestyle diseases are a growing health concern globally. Obesity is a well recognised risk factor for various chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and type 2 diabetis mellitus. The objective of the study was to establish the prevalence of obesity among members of parliament in Zambia.


Obesity--Zambia.
Overweight persons--Zambia.
Legislators--Zambia.