Changes in body mass index (BMI) and prevalence of obesity among Kuwaitis 1980–1994

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作者：
AN Al-Isa
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[1] Faculty of Medicine,Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
[2] University of Kuwait,undefined
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International Journal of Obesity | 1997年 / 21卷
关键词：
obesity; prevalence; body mass index; Kuwaitis;
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OBJECTIVES: To compare temporal changes in body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2) and prevalence of obesity (BMI>25 and >30 kg/m2) among adult Kuwaitis between two periods 14 y apart.
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