Prevalence of obesity and factors associated with it in a worksite setting in Malaysia
Socio-economic status, lifestyle behaviors, and psychosocial factors have been implicated in the development of overweight and obesity. This study aims to observe the prevalence of overweight and obesity in an academic worksite and to examine the possible association between variables such as socio-...
| Main Authors: | Cheong, Siew Man, Kandiah, Mirnalini, Chinna, Karuthan, Chan, Yoke Mun, Abu Saad, Hazizi |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2010
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16331/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16331/1/Prevalence%20of%20obesity%20and%20factors%20associated%20with%20it%20in%20a%20worksite%20setting%20in%20Malaysia.pdf |
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