A population-based study on the prevalence and factors associated with obesity in Selangor

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A population-based study on the prevalence and factors associated with obesity in Selangor

Objective: This study was conducted to determine prevalence and factors associated with obesity in Selangor, Malaysia. Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in all districts of Selangor State. All individuals, 15 years and above in the selected households, were included. A...

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Main Authors:	Gyanchand Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal, Sanjay Rampal, Md. Zain, Azhar, Mohd Sidik, Sherina, Ambigga, D., A., Rahimah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2006
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41188/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41188/1/A%20Population-based%20Study%20on%20the%20Prevalence.pdf

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