The role of anthropometric variables in assessment of obesity among Tripuri women of North-East India
Piyali Das,
Kusum Ghosh,
Arkopala Bose
et al.
Abstract:Obesity is an etiologically complex and multifactorial phenotype, underpinned by genetic, environmental, socioeconomic and behavioural or psychological factors. Worldwide prevalence of obesity is reaching epidemic or pandemic proportions, which has resulted in an increased prevalence of obesity-related co-morbidities and financial burden that needs effective interventions. The prevalence of obesity varies significantly across the world, and several studies have been conducted in this regard in different region… Show more
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