Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia
Joint Authors
Ramachandran, Ambady
Snehalatha, Chamukuttan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in many Asian countries.
These countries also face a grave burden of obesity-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, which develop at a younger age than in Western populations.
These disorders are also manifested in childhood.
The major causative factors are related to the lifestyle changes occurring due to rapid socioeconomic transition.
Asian populations show several differences in genetic factors when compared with the white population, and they also have lower cut points for environmental risk factors.
National programmes targeting public awareness, education and improved structural facilities to facilitate healthy lifestyle are the keys to alleviate the economic and health care burden of the obesity-related disorders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ramachandran, Ambady& Snehalatha, Chamukuttan. 2010. Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ramachandran, Ambady& Snehalatha, Chamukuttan. Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia. Journal of Obesity No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ramachandran, Ambady& Snehalatha, Chamukuttan. Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia. Journal of Obesity. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504769