The Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in an Adult Kuwaiti Population in 2014

The Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in an Adult Kuwaiti Population in 2014

Background: According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, Kuwait is ranked amongst the top countries in the world in obesity prevalence. This study aims to describe the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and various types of adiposity in Kuwaiti adults.Methods: This cross-sectional study o...

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Main Authors: Elisabete Weiderpass, Edoardo Botteri, Joseph C. Longenecker, Abdullah Alkandari, Rihab Al-Wotayan, Qais Al Duwairi, Jaakko Tuomilehto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
overweight
obesity
body mass index
prevalence
Kuwait
Middle East
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2019.00449/full

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