Pre-pregnancy body mass index, height and physical activity are associated with rate of gestational weight gain among Malaysian mothers
Aim: Both inadequate and excessive weight gain during pregnancy can have immediate and long-term health risks for women and infants. This study investigated rate of gestational weight gain (GWG) and its associated factors in Malaysian pregnant women. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted...
Main Authors: | Yong, Heng Yaw, Mohd Shariff, Zalilah, Koo, Shi Jia, Sa ’ ari, Norul Syurafak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
2016
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53657/1/Pre-pregnancy%20body%20mass%20index.pdf |
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