Are Malaysians getting fatter and rounder?: an updated systematic review (2009 – 2015)

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Are Malaysians getting fatter and rounder?: an updated systematic review (2009 – 2015)

Overweight and obesity have become a serious health issue in worldwide and Malaysia is no exception. In view that obesity is one of the leading causes of non-communicable diseases, this systematic review aimed to explore whether Malaysian are getting fatter (overweight or obesity) and rounder (abdom...

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Main Authors:	Tan, Siew Tin, Mohd Sidik, Sherina, Gyanchand Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal, Ibrahim, Normala, Tan, Kit Aun
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2019
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67251/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67251/1/2019010811410109_MJMHS_Jan_2019.pdf

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