OBESITY IN MALAYSIA

This bibliography is a collection of Malaysian research/publications on obesity. The search

method follows the method that has been previously described.[1] In brief, clinical research
publications containing data on Malaysia for the period 2000-2014 were included (last
search date 28 Dec 2014). We have included conference proceedings (but not conference
abstracts), relevant theses/dissertation, books/book chapters, reports and clinical practice
guidelines. Where available, link to free full text is provided.
The preparation of this bibliography is funded by a grant from National Clinical Research
Centre to International Medical University (Project ID No. IMU R 150/2014). The project
leader is Professor CL Teng. Searchers were made by CL Teng, Zuhanariah Mohd Nordin, Goh
Cheng Chun and Ng Chun Sien. Kindly send enquiry about this bibliography to
tengcl@gmail.com
Reference:
1. Teng CL, Zuhanariah MN, Ng CS, et al. Bibliography of clinical research in Malaysia:
methods and brief results. Med J Malaysia 2014;69 Suppl A:4-7
http://www.e-mjm.org/2014/supplement-A/bibliography-of-clinical-research-inMalaysia.pdf.
Books, Book Chapters, Guidelines, Reports, Proceedings
1. Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Obesity. Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of
Health, Malaysia, 2004. http://www.acadmed.org.my/view_file.cfm?fileid=273
2. Danis A, Suriati S, Safiah MY. Environmental characteristics influences on physical
activity among overweight adolescents: urban neighbourhood parks. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences 2014;153:402-9
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042814055153
3. Danis A, NurSuraya MB, Khairil Anuar MI, et al. Body image perspectives among
obese adolescents in rural environment setting. Procedia - Social and Behavioral
Sciences 2014;153:436-42
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042814055190
4. Health technology assessment report: Screening for obesity in young population.
Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2004
http://www.moh.gov.my/attachments/723.pdf
5. Maziah M, Saemah R, Hamidah H. Preliminary development of health education in
curbing obesity among preschool children. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
2012;64:43-51 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187704281204983X
6. Resipi Sihat, Pilihan Bijak (Healthy Recipes, Wise Choice). Kuala Lumpur: Ministry of
Health, Malaysia, 2002. http://www.nutriscene.org.my/editorial/Tee%20et%20al
%202002%20-%20Resipi%20Sihat%20Vol%202%20(Part%202).pdf;
http://www.nutriscene.org.my/editorial/Tee%20et%20al%202002%20-%20Resipi
%20Sihat%20Vol%202%20(Part%201).pdf
7. Strategy for the Prevention of Obesity - Malaysia. Malaysian Association for the Study
of Obesity, 2005. http://www.maso.org.my/index.php?id=21,10,0,0,1,0
Dissertations, Theses
1. Abdul Rahman H. Body mass index and its associated morbidity among elderly
patients attending Klinik Kesihatan Parit Jawa, Muar. Dissertation, Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
2. Aisha Fadhilah AA. Metabolic syndrome in overweight/obese adolescents in the
community: a cross sectional study. MPaed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2012.

3. Amnasewary R. HbA1c as a screening tool for type 2 diabetes mellitus in

overweight/obese children. MPaed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2013.
4. Ang M. Factors that contribute to the percentage of body fat among malaysian
adolescents. MSc Dissertation, University of Nottingham, 2011.
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/11260/1/FPSK_M_2003_14_A.pdf
5. Apalasamy YD. Obesity study in Malaysian Malays with focus on candidate genes and
biomarkers. PhD Thesis, University of Malaya, 2012.
http://studentsrepo.um.edu.my/3882/1/1._Title_page,_abstract,_content.pdf
6. Ariza Z. Prevalence and associated risk factors of childhood overweight in Bentong
district, Pahang. MPH Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2009.
7. Azriyanti AZ. Metabolic syndrome and carotid artery intima-media thickness in
overweight/obese 7-12 Year old children. MPaed Dissertation, University of Malaya,
2009.
8. Choo B. Obesity among Malaysian College Students. PhD Thesis, University of
Virginia, 2013.
9. Hayati Adilin, Mohd Abd Majid. The role of psychosocial behavioural determinants,
knowledge and the school environment in preventing childhood obesity in Malaysia.
PhD Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2011.
10. Ho BK. The association of central obesity with hypercholesterolemia. MFamMed
Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2000.
11. Junita HA. Reliability of self-reported weight and height in estimating prevalence of
obesity in adult patients. MFamMed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2011.
12. Kartini A. Knowledge, attitute and practice of management in obesity and
anthropometric changes among psychiatric patients attending a weight management
behavioural program in HUSM. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, Universiti Sains
Malaysia, 2009.
13. Khalaj N. Effect Of Obesity On Gross Motor Development Among Children Of Different
Ages. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2010.
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/19556/1/FPP_2010_18_F.pdf.
14. Kumar R. Maternal obesity and pregnancy outcome a prospective cohort study. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008.
15. Lee CS. The association of Fatty Acid Binding Protein polymorphism with obesity and
type 2 diabetes mellitus in Malaysian subjects. MMedSc Dissertation, University of
Malaya, 2010.
16. Lim SS. Obesity and dining out: An exploration of dietary trends in urban Malaysia.
MA Thesis, University of South Florida, 2014.
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6257&context=etd.
17. Maini S. Physical activity and obesity among nurses at Hospital Universiti Sains
Malaysia. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011.
18. Mat Ludin CM. Change in anthropometric measurement, lipid profile, serum leptin and
blood glucose among obese adults in a weight reduction programme in Kelantan.
[Perubahan ukuran antropometri, profil lipid, leptin serum dan glukosa darah di
kalangan orang dewasa obes dalam program penurunan berat badan di Kelantan].
MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010.
19. Md Yazid J. Clinical presentation, metabolic control and quality of life of children and
adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus.M.Paed., University of Malaya, 2004.
20. Muhammad Hazli M. 3D mechanics of hip joint for normal and obese individuals.
MEng. (Biomedic) Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2011.
21. Muhammad Salehuddin S. Overweight and obesity among primary school children in
Kota Bharu, Kelantan: prevalence, microalbuminuria and cardiovascular risk factors.
MMed Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.

22. Nor Azila MI. Coronary risk factors and categories among adults attending the
Wellness Clinic, Pusat Perubatan Primer, HUKM. Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia, 2004.
23. Norazawati AK. Kepercayaan, sikap dan amalan pemberian makan ibu bapa dalam
kalangan kanak-kanak obes sekolah rendah terpilih di Kota Bharu, Kelantan. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010.
24. Nur Aimi M. Eating Habits Associated With Obesity Among Undergraduates Students
In UiTM Puncak Alam Campus. Bachelor of Pharmacy Dissertation, Universiti
Teknologi MARA, 2010.
http://eprints.uitm.edu.my/2246/1/NUR_AIMI_MOHAMAD_10_24.pdf
25. Nurshadia S. Vitamin D status in overweight and obese secondary school children.
MPaed Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2012.
26. Ravichandran C. A study of obesity problem among Standard Six school children in
Manjung district, Perak. [Tinjauan masalah obesiti di kalangan murid tahun enam
sekolah rendah di daerah Manjung Perak Darul Ridzuan.]. MSc Dissertation, Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
http://ptsldigital.ukm.my:8080/vital/access/services/Download/ukmvital:1790/ABSTRA
CT
27. Shamsul Bahary M. A prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among male
soldiers in Melaka. MMed Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.
28. Sharifah Wajihah W. Randomised controlled trial of a good practice approach to
treatment of childhood obesity and health-related quality of life and habitual physical
activity and sedentary behaviour of obese children in Malaysia. PhD Thesis,
University of Glasgow, 2012. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/3786/1/2011wafaphd.pdf
29. Soh KL. Prevalence and aetiology of obesity among Chinese children in Kota Bharu,
Kelantan. [Prevalens dan etiologi obesiti di kalangan kanak-kanak Cina di Kota Bharu,
Kelantan.] Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2000.
30. Tan KH. Determination of rs9939609 polymorphism of fat mass and obesity
associated (FTO) gene in overweight Malay children in relation to physical activity
and cardiorespiratory fitness level. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012.
31. Termizy HM. The prevalance of metabolic syndrome and its charateristics among
obese patients attending obesity clinic in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. MSc
Dissertation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2007.
32. Tung SEH. Familial and socio-environmental predictors of obesity among school
children in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. MSc Dissertation, Universiti Putra Malaysia,
2010. http://psasir.upm.edu.my/19606/1/FS%202011%2018.pdf
33. Wahish KHM. A study on abdominal obesity in coronary heart disease patients in
University Hospital. MPH Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2002.
34. Wan Mohd Radzi R. Study of net joint forces at tibiofemoral joint for obese and normal
subjects. MEng (Biomedic) Dissertation, University of Malaya, 2012.
35. Zaiton S. Health problems presented by young people (15-21 years old) attending
Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Mas. Dissertation, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2000.
Reviews, Editorials, Commentaries
1. Achike FI, To PNH, Wang H, et al. Obesity, metabolic syndrome, adipocytes and
vascular function: A holistic viewpoint. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2011;38(1):1-10
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1440-1681.2010.05460.x/pdf
2. Ainsah O, Osman CB. Bio-psychological perspectives of eating disorders and obesity:
a revisited. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2008;9(1):33-41
http://www.med.cmu.ac.th/dept/psychiatry/AJP-3/033041_RA_Omar071105.pdf
3. Ang YN, Wee BS, Poh BK, et al. Multifactorial influences of childhood obesity. Current
Obesity Reports 2013;2(1):10-22

4. http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs13679-012-0042-7.pdf
5. Azhar MZ. Editorial: Obesity; Simple diagnosis, difficult treatment. Malaysian Journal
of Medicine and Health Sciences 2012;8(2):1-3
http://medic.upm.edu.my/images/stories/journal/VOL8NO2_JUN2012.pdf
6. Chan SP, Chui WC, Lo KW, et al. Consensus statement: appropriate consumer
education and communication programs for weight- loss agents in Asia. Asia Pac J
Public Health 2012;24(4):641-9
7. Chong PN, Teh CPW, Poh BK, et al. Etiology of obesity over the life span: ecological
and genetic highlights from Asian countries. Current Obesity Reports 2014;3(1):16-37
8. http://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs13679-013-0088-1.pdf
9. Dashti dS, Esfehani AJ, Leonard Joseph HJ. The preventive effect of physical activity
on weight maintenance in overweight and obese women. Clin Ter 2014;165(3):15561.
10. Davey TM, Allotey P, Reidpath DD. Is obesity an ineluctable consequence of
development? A case study of Malaysia. Public Health 2013;127(12):1057-62
11. Emilia A, Atif AB, Zahiri M, et al. Angiotensin converting enzyme(ACE) I/D
polymorphism in obesity. Genetik 2012;19(Jan & Jul):50
http://www.persatuangenetikmalaysia.com/bulletinjan12.pdf
12. Faisal A, Amin I, Kersten S. Molecular mechanisms underlying the potential
antiobesity-related diseases effect of cocoa polyphenols. Mol Nutr Food Res 2013;58.
13. Ge KY, Fu DW. The magnitude and trends of under- and over-nutrition in Asian
countries. Biomed Environ Sci 2001;14(1-2):53-60.
14. Hanis HH, Morris MJ, Kavurma MM. On the TRAIL of obesity and diabetes. Trends
Endocrinol Metab 2013;24(11):578-87
15. Harbindar JS. The unfolding tale of leptin. Malays J Med Sci 2001;8(2):1-6
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3413641
16. Ho JJ. Childhood obesity: time to act? Med J Malaysia 2012;67(2):143-4
http://www.e-mjm.org/2012/v67n2/childhood-obesity.pdf
17. Jeyamalar R, Lopez EA, Rahajoe AU, et al. Women's cardiovascular health:
perspectives from South-East Asia. Nat Rev Cardiol 2012;9(8):464-77
18. Kasapila W, Sharifudin MS. Legislation, impact and trends in nutrition labeling: A
global overview. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2014
19. Khambalia AZ, Seen LS. Trends in overweight and obese adults in Malaysia (19962009): a systematic review. Obes Rev 2010;11(6):403-12
20. Khoo S, Morris T. Physical activity and obesity research in the Asia-Pacific: a review.
Asia Pac J Public Health 2012;24(3):435-49
21. Lai LC. Prevention of type 2 diabetes. Malays J Pathol 2002;24(2):71-6
http://www.mjpath.org.my/past_issue/MJP2002.2/Prevention%20of%20type
%202%20Diabetes.pdf
22. Lee CY. The effect of high-fat diet-induced pathophysiological changes in the gut on
obesity: what should be the ideal treatment? Clin Transl Gastroenterol 2013;4:e39
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3724044
23. Lee CY, Abizaid A. The gut-brain-axis as a target to treat stress-induced obesity. Front
Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2014;5:117
24. Loh KY, Kew ST. Endocannabinoid system and cardio-metabolic risk. Med J Malaysia
2008;63(4):348,50; quiz 351
http://www.e-mjm.org/2008/v63n4/Endocannabinoid_System.pdf
25. Loy SL, Sirajudeen KNS, Hamid Jan JM. Oxidative stress in early life and later obesity
development. Malays J Nutr 2013;19(3):383-99
http://nutriweb.org.my/publications/mjn0019_3/11%20Loy%20Hamid%20_429.pdf.

26. Mohd Ismail N. The nutrition and health transition in Malaysia. Public Health Nutr
2002;5(1A):191-5
http://www.cpc.unc.edu/Plone/projects/nutrans/research/bellagio/papers/PHNMalaysia
-Noor.pdf
27. Mohd Ismail N, Chee WSS, Nawawi H, et al. Obesity in Malaysia. Obes Rev
2002;3(3):203-8
http://site.ppk.com.my/Clients/ppkcommy/obesity_and_metabolic_risk_in_asians.pdf
28. Norhaslinda ZA, Mustafa M, Dangerfield B, et al. Combating obesity through healthy
eating behavior: a call for system dynamics optimization. PLoS One
2014;9(12):e114135
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%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0114135&representation=PDF
29. Radi F, Hasni MJ. Obesogens as an environmental risk factor for obesity. Malaysian
Journal of Public Health Medicine 2014;14(3):63-70
http://www.mjphm.org.my/mjphm/journals/2014%20-%20Volume
%2014%20(3)/OBESOGENS%20AS%20AN%20ENVIRONMENTAL%20RISK%20FACTOR
%20FOR%20OBESITY.pdf
30. Sherina MS, Rozali A. Childhood obesity: contributing factors, consequences and
intervention. Malays J Nutr 2004;10(1):13-22
http://nutriweb.org.my/publications/mjn0010_1/mjn10n1_art3.pdf
31. Suehazlyn Z, Zaiton D, Masni M, et al. A Summary of the Malaysian Clinical Practice
Guidelines on Management of Obesity 2004. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of
Endocrine Societies 2012;26(2):101-4
http://www.asean-endocrinejournal.org/images/ISSUE2/malaysian%20cpg%20for
%20obesity.pdf
32. Tee ES. Makan Sihat, Bergerak Aktif, Cegah Obesiti. Nutrition Society of Malaysia,
2014.
33. Tee ES. Priority nutritional concerns in Asia. Food Nutr Bull 2002;23(4):345-8
http://www.nutriscene.org.my/journals/Tee%202002%20-%20Nutrition%20concerns
%20in%20Asia.pdf
34. Tee ES. Obesity in Asia: prevalence and issues in assessment methodologies. Asia
Pac J Clin Nutr 2002;11 Suppl 8:S694-701
http://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/APJCN/11/s7/S694.pdf
35. Xavier R, Sreeramanan S, Diwakar A, et al. Soft drinks and hard facts: a health
perspective. ASEAN Food Journal 2007;14(2):69-81
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Original research
1. Abdollahi A, Mansor AT. Sedentary behaviour and social anxiety in obese individuals:
the mediating role of body esteem. Psychol Health Med 2014;:1-5
2. Aboshkair KA, Saidon A, Yee KL, et al. Assessment of weight status of secondary
school children in Selangor, Malaysia. Aust J Basic Appl Sci 2011;5(9):1675-82
http://ajbasweb.com/old/ajbas/2011/September-2011/1675-1682.pdf
3. Abougalambou SSI, Mafauzy M, Syed Azhar SS, et al. Current clinical status and
complications among type 2 diabetic patients in Universiti Sains Malaysia hospital.
International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus 2010;2(3):184-8
4. Adinegara LA, Abdul Razzak MS. Does lifestyle increase the incidence of pregnancyinduced hypertension? Med J Malaysia 2004;59(1):39-44
http://www.e-mjm.org/2004/v59n1/Pregnancy_Induced_Hypertension.pdf

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control practices among adolescents in Malaysia. Asia Pac J Public Health 2014;vol.
26(5 suppl).
6. Ahmad Ali Z, Rusidah S, Azli B, et al. Nutritional status of Malaysian primary school
children aged 8-10 years: Findings from the 2008 National IDD Survey. Malays J Nutr
2013;19(2):149-61
http://nutriweb.org.my/publications/mjn0019_2/1%20Ali%20_366%20%28edSP
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7. Ainsah O, Salmi R, Osman CB, et al. Relationships between antipsychotic medication
and anthropometric measurements in patients with schizophrenia attending a
psychiatric clinic in Malaysia. Hong Kong Journal of Psychiatry 2008;18(1):23-7
http://easap.asia/journal_file/0801_V18N1_p23.pdf
8. Ainsah O, Salmi R, Osman CB. Binge eating and lifestyle factors in relation to obesity
in schizophrenia. Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry 2008;17(1):13-22
http://www.mjpsychiatry.org/index.php/mjp/article/view/23/23
9. Akter SFU, Fauzi ARM, Nordin MS, et al. Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a
selected community at Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. International Journal of Medicine
and Medical Sciences 2010;2(10):322-8
http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1379182868_Akter%20et%20al.pdf
10. Al-Tahami BA, Bee YTG, Abdul Aziz Al-Safi I, et al. Impaired microvascular endothelial
function in relatively young obese humans is associated with altered metabolic and
inflammatory markers. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2011;47(2):87-97
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11. Ang YK, Mirnalini K, Zalilah MS. A workplace email-linked website intervention for
modifying cancer-related dietary and lifestyle risk factors: rationale, design and
baseline findings. Malays J Nutr 2013;19(1):37-51
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12. Apalasamy YD, Moy FM, Rampal S, et al. Genetic association of SNPs in the FTO gene
and predisposition to obesity in Malaysian Malays. Braz J Med Biol Res
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13. Aye M, Malek S. Waist circumference and BMI cut-off points to predict risk factors for
metabolic syndrome among outpatients in a district hospital. Singapore Med J
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14. Ayiesah R, Leonard J, Vijaykumar P, et al. Obesity and habitual physical activity level
among staffs working in a Military Hospital in Malacca, Malaysia. International
Medical Journal (IIUM) 2013;12(1):53-8
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15. Azhar AH, Zulkarnain H, Ziyadi G, et al. A study of relationship between body mass
index and short term outcome of isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Journal of Surgical Academia 2011;1(2):41
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16. Azmi MY, Junidah R, Siti Mariam A, et al. Body Mass Index (BMI) of adults: findings of
the Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS). Malays J Nutr 2009;15(2):97-119
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17. Azmi S, Jasbeer S, Rohani M, et al. Health status of health care drivers North East
District, Penang State. NCD Malaysia 2004;3(1):21-3
18. Azuwani A, Noor Khairiah K, Cheong YZ, et al. Body fat percentage distribution of an
Orang Asli group (Aborigines) in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Malays J Nutr

2013;19(2):205-14
http://nutriweb.org.my/publications/mjn0019_2/6%20Azuwani%20_378(edSP)
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19. Balkish MN, Siti Zuraidah M, Rashidah A, et al. Overweight among primary school-age
children in Malaysia. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2013;22(3):408-15
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20. Banabilh SM, Samsudin AR, Suzina AH, et al. Facial profile shape, malocclusion and
palatal morphology in Malay obstructive sleep apnea patients. Angle Orthod
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21. Banabilh SM, Suzina AH, Dinsuhaimi S, et al. Dental arch morphology in south-east
Asian adults with obstructive sleep apnoea: geometric morphometrics. J Oral Rehabil
2009;36(3):184-92
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23. Bauman A, Phongsavan P, Schoeppe S, et al. Noncommunicable disease risk factors
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in a Malaysian medical school. Singapore Med J 2010;51(2):126-32
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25. Chan PWK, Cheong B, Nadarajan K, et al. Prevalence of hypertension in healthy
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26. Chan PM, Fan SH, Say YH. No association of peptide tyrosine-tyrosine (PYY) gene
R72T variant with obesity in the Kampar Health Clinic cohort, Malaysia. Malays J Nutr
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27. Chan WK, Tan ATB, Vethakkan SR, et al. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in diabetics-prevalence and predictive factors in a multiracial hospital clinic population in
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28. Chang CT, Lee PY, Cheah WL. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the
young and middle-aged rural population in Sarawak, Malaysia. Malays J Med Sci
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29. Chang CT, Chang KH, Cheah WL. Adults' perceptions of being overweight or obese: a
focus group study. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2009;18(2):257-64
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30. Chang CT. Applicability of the stages of change and Weight Efficacy Lifestyle
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31. Chang Y, Kim BK, Yun KE, et al. Metabolically-healthy obesity and coronary artery
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32. Cheah MH, Kam PC. Obesity: basic science and medical aspects relevant to
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overweight among women workers in electronic factories in Peninsular Malaysia. Asia
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34. Chen JL, Kennedy C. Factors associated with obesity in Chinese-American children.
Pediatr Nurs 2005;31(2):110-5.
35. Chen ST, Ngoh HJ, Sakinah H. Prevalence of malnutrition among institutionalized
elderly people in Northern Peninsular Malaysia: Gender, ethnicity and age-specific.
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36. Cheng HH, Jasbeer S. Standard weight for height distribution of Standard One pupils
in Hilir Perak District in 2001: is there any weighty problem in this population? NCD
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factors among Chinese adults in a Malaysian suburban village. Singapore Med J
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38. Chey WW, Fan SH, Say YH. Association of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene
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