Overweight: Its Associated Risk Factors and Health Related Conditions among Adults in Kampung Tiga Papan

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  • Li Sia Ying

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1381

Abstract

Background: Malaysia has been ranked the fattest country in Southeast Asia. Overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risk factor for death globally in 2008. It may lead to increase of risk of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and hypertension.

Keywords: overweight, risk factors, hypertension, mental health

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Published

2018-09-24

How to Cite

Sia Ying, L. (2018). Overweight: Its Associated Risk Factors and Health Related Conditions among Adults in Kampung Tiga Papan. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 12, 33. https://doi.org/10.51200/bjms.v12i.1381
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