Body weight perception, knowledge, practices and associated factors regarding weight reduction: A cross sectional study of treatment seeking obese young adults in Sri Lanka

Body weight perception, knowledge, practices and associated factors regarding weight reduction: A cross sectional study of treatment seeking obese young adults in Sri Lanka

Background: Obesity and its’ comorbidities in young adults are emerging health concerns. Obesity is a well-known risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases, type -2 diabetes, carcinomas, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and gynecological complications. Young adulthood is con...

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Main Authors: Gayani Priyangika Gamage, Priyadarshika Hettiarachchi, Ranil Jayawardena, Sudharshani Wasalathanthri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2021-09-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
body weight perception
knowledge
weight reduction practices
obesity
young adults
Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/37670

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