Helicobacter pylori infection contributes to the development of diverse gastric and
extragastric diseases. The infection is necessary but not sufficient for the development of …

There is a global obesity pandemic. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity
among men and women varies greatly within and between countries, and overall, more …

Background The metabolic syndrome and obesity are major risk factors for cardiovascular
disease. Little information exists on the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in China. We …

Obesity is considered one of the major health concerns of the 21st century and is frequently
associated with economic development. This paper reviews evidence on internal (within …

SUMMARY The Malaysian National Health Morbidity Survey III (NHMS III), conducted in
2006, was a cross-sectional household survey of the prevalence of chronic diseases …

Objective To investigate the relationship of excess and central adiposity with pediatric
psoriasis severity. Design, Setting, and Participants Multicenter, cross-sectional study of 409 …

Physical activity is important for the prevention of chronic disease morbidity and mortality,
and the lack of adequate levels of physical activity represents a growing public health …

Two purported cues to perceived female physical attractiveness are body mass index (BMI)
and body shape as measured by the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). This study examined the …

ObjectiveTo assess the national prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as some
associated lifestyle behaviours, for the first time in Iran. Design and SettingsThis population …

Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing at an alarming
rate in developing countries. The accompanying complications of T2DM can be reduced by …