Trends, prevalence and associated factors of obesity among adults in a rural community in Thailand: serial cross-sectional surveys, 2012 and 2018

• Main Authors: Boonsub Sakboonyarat (Author), Chanyut Pornpongsawad (Author), Tanatip Sangkool (Author), Chidapha Phanmanas (Author), Nithitchaya Kesonphaet (Author), Nirutti Tangthongtawi (Author), Ammiga Limsakul (Author), Ramita Assavapisitkul (Author), Titipatara Thangthai (Author), Patcha Janenopparkarnjana (Author), Pijitra Varodomvitaya (Author), Wichayada Dachoviboon (Author), Janepoj Laohasara (Author), Naphat Kruthakool (Author), Sarawuth Limprasert (Author), Mathirut Mungthin (Author), Panadda Hatthachote (Author), Ram Rangsin (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: BMC, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Obesity is one principle risk factor increasing the risk of noncommunicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. In Thailand, a 2014 study reported obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) in a Thai population aged ≥15 years was 37.5, 32.9 and 41.8% overall and among mal...