Research view

Title: Prevalence and correlates of obesity and central obesity among Omani adults.
Author: Al-Riyami AA, Afifi MM.
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: Overweight, particularly obesity is a major risk factor for several important diseases, especially hypertension, coronary heart diseases and diabetes mellitus. Our aim is to determine the prevalence of obesity and central obesity among Omani
Journal: Saudi Med J. 2003 Jun;24(6):641-6.