Obesity is the predisposing factor for the most deadly diseases (diabetics, hypertension and
hypercholesterolaemia) compared to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The prevalence
of this factor was surveyed among members of staff of Adamawa State College of Agriculture, Mubi.
Out of the sampled populations, it was observed that risk of co-morbidities in females was 3.9
%while in males was 2.6 %. Moderate risk was higher in males (16.6%) than in females
(4.3%).Similarly, severe risk was higher in males (19.2%) than females (9.6%) just as very severe
risk was higher among males (24.5%) than in females (18.8%). Severe and very severe risk of comorbidity
was higher in males than females within the age group of 30 – 39 years and 40 – 49 years
respectively. This findings could be attributed to the fact that majority of the male staff are engaged
in sedentary work as compared to their female counterparts mostly not skilled and engaged in
physical labor. It is therefore, recommended that members of staff should have regular exercise, take
in more fibers in their diet, and take at least a fruit daily.