Rising Burden of Obesity in Asia
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 m...
| Published in: | Journal of Obesity |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/868573 |