With over 3 million deaths and a global estimate of 36 million DALY’s yearly attributed to overweight and obesity in the 21st century, coinciding with about 21 million overweight and 12 million obese persons in Nigeria, Nigeria possibly represents the most obese country in Africa. Obesity is a major health problem, and there is an increasing trend of overweight and obese individuals in developing countries. Being overweight or obese is known to contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality rates in Nigeria and various countries around the world.
In 2021, WeighNow realized that sensors and wireless technology had advanced to a point where they could bring amazing digital experience to fitness, wellness and health. They embarked on a journey to create a smart-body scale that would enable people to perform body analysis and empower them to make the right decisions for their health, thereby transforming their lives.