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...

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Main Authors: Bijendra Banjade, Vijaya A. Naik, Ashwini Narasannavar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2015-01-01
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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