Ghana medical journal
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Ghana medical journal · Jun 2012
Prevalence of overweight and obesity and perception of healthy and desirable body size in urban, Ghanaian women.
To determine if the perceived ideal body size of urban women in Accra, Ghana influences current body size. ⋯ Ideal body image in urban, Ghanaian women should not be viewed as an inhibitor to healthy weight maintenance. Interventions should be designed to help women achieve their ideal and healthy weights.