The prevalence and factors associated with obesity among adult women in Selangor, Malaysia.

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The prevalence and factors associated with obesity among adult women in Selangor, Malaysia.

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity in developing countries especially among women is on the rise. This matter should be taken seriously because it can burden the health care systems and lower the quality of life. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity a...

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Main Authors:	Mohd Sidik, Sherina, Gyanchand Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	BioMed Central 2009
Subjects:	Obesity in women - Prevention - Malaysia. Obesity in women - Psychological aspects. Obesity - Psychological aspects.
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17279/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17279/1/The%20prevalence%20and%20factors%20associated%20with%20obesity%20among%20adult%20women%20in%20Selangor.pdf

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