Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009
We determined the prevalence of obesity in Thai adults aged 20 and over in 2009 and examined trends of body mass index (BMI) between 1991 and 2009. Data from Thai National Health Examination Survey for 19,181 adults in 2009 and 64,480 adults between 1991 and 2004 were used to calculate age-adjusted...
Main Authors: | Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, Rassamee Sangthong, Suwat Chariyalertsak, Panwadee Putwatana, Surasak Taneepanichskul |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Obesity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/410259 |
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