Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Determinant of Overweight
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Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Determinant of Overweight and Obesity among Malaysian Adult

Introduction: Overweight and obesity is a major public health problem in Malaysia. This study aims to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the Malaysian adult population and their association with socio-demographic characteristics (gender, ethnic, and age groups). Methods: A tot...

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Main Authors:	Ahmad Ali Zainuddin, Mala A Manickam, Azli Baharudin, Rusidah Selamat, Kee, Chee Cheong, Noor Ani Ahmad, Hatta Mutalip, Rashidah Ambak, Cheong, Siew Man, Mohamad Hasnan Ahmad, Safiah Md Yusof, Tahir Aris
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2016
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9696/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9696/1/vol_6_no_1_2016_86.pdf

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