High prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among women in a rural district of Nepal in 2012–2013: a population-based study

High prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among women in a rural district of Nepal in 2012–2013: a population-based study

BackgroundThe prevalence of overweight is rapidly escalating, especially in South-Asia. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity, and associated risk factors among women in a rural setting of Nepal.MethodsA cross-sectional study addressing reproductive health and...

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Main Authors: Chandra Yogal, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Sunila Shakya, Biraj Karmarcharya, Rajendra Koju, Mats P. Mosti, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Berit Schei, Unni Syversen
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
overweight/obesity
central obesity
instant noodles
milk intake
women
rural Nepal
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1455940/full
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