Assessing disparities about overweight and obesity in pakistani youth using local and international standards for body mass index

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• What: The results of the study showed a visible difference in the estimates of excess weight after applying the WHO CDC IOTF and local BMI references to the study population. The study, conducted through the MEAS survey, focused on a group of children from four major cities 3 of 9 including four major cities, i.e . This study examines the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Pakistan aged 2-18, providing gender- and ethnic-specific statistics. The study reveals that the choice of BMI reference can significantly impact estimates of overweight and obesity . . .
  

   

  

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