Changes in body mass index and three-year incidence of overweight/obesity among urban women aged 30–40 years in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India: A non-concurrent cohort study

Background: Although studies often report the prevalence of obesity, community-based studies reporting the incidence of overweight or obesity in India are scarce. Such incidence data are crucial for improving projections about the future burden of obesity. Methods: A non-concurrent follow-up study w...

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Main Authors: Beeson Thomas, Anu Oommen, Jasmine Helen Prasad, Sharanya Ramachandran, Shantidani Minz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-06-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1635_23