Comparison of CDC, WHO and IOTF growth references in relation to overweight and obesity in college adolescents of North Karnataka, India
Background and Objective: obesity has become a serious public health concern and is a key risk factor for the chronic and non-communicable disease. The objective of the study is to compare the various growth references in relation to overweight and obesity. Materaial &Methods: Weights and height...
Main Authors: | Bijendra Banjade, Vijaya A. Naik, Ashwini Narasannavar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Al Ameen Medical College
2015-01-01
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Series: | Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/ArticlePDFs/13%20AJMS%20V8.N1.2015%20p%2072-76.pdf |
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