Obesity in University Settings: Study of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Body Fat Percentage among Students at Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis in 2025

Objective: Determining the frequency of obesity within the student population is crucial to anticipating the prevention of chronic diseases among future adult populations. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity among univer- sity students. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from February 14 to March 3, 2025, on the social campus of Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis. Obesity was assessed using two anthropometric approaches: the Quetelet Body Mass...