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Malaysia is one of the countries with the highest rates of overweight and obesity in Southeast Asia 1. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, 19.7% of individuals – 15.3% of men and 24.7% of women – are living with obesity in Malaysia 2 .
3 mar 2023 · The report predicts that adult obesity will rise by 4.7 per cent annually from 2020 to 2035, while child obesity rates will increase by 5.3 per cent per year over the same period. According to projections, overweight individuals will have a significant economic impact on Malaysia’s GDP by 2035.
13 paź 2023 · The global obesity epidemic remains a significant threat to public health and the economy. Age-period-cohort (APC) analysis is one method to model the trajectory of obesity. However, there is...
2 lip 2024 · Key findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023 by the Health Ministry say Malaysians are getting fatter. The trend in overweight and obesity among adults in Malaysia from 2011 to 2023 has grown from 44.5 to 54.4 per cent.
27 maj 2024 · The trend in overweight and obesity among Malaysian adults over the past decade, based on a body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 25.0 kg/m, has increased by 10 percentage points, rising from 44.5 per cent in 2011 to 54.4 percent in 2023.
13 wrz 2024 · KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — In Malaysia, obesity is one of the most pressing health concerns, with nearly 20 per cent of the population classified as obese. The World Obesity Atlas projects that this number could increase to 41 per cent by 2035, stressing the urgent need for comprehensive prevention and treatment strategies.
This study aims to determine the prevalence of obesity among a segment of the Malaysian population, as well as investigate associated factors and psychological determinants of obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was carried out in Selangor, Malaysia.
