Overweight and obesity among Orang Asli adults in Krau Wildlife Reserve, Pahang: a four-year follow-up study
Introduction: Obesity and excess weight gain in adults are linked to an increased risk of cardiometabolic abnormalities. The changing lifestyle experienced by the Orang Asli predisposes the population to the risk of obesity and non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to describe the prevalence o...
Main Authors: | Chua, Ee Yin, Mohd Shariff, Zalilah, Sulaiman, Norhasmah, Appannah, Geeta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nutrition Society of Malaysia
2019
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/81602/1/ASLI.pdf |
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