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Malaysia Weighed Down by Obesity Problem: Article On Obesity in Malaysia in The Straits Times 15 Oct 2012
Malaysia Weighed Down by Obesity Problem: Article On Obesity in Malaysia in The Straits Times 15 Oct 2012
*In 1996,only 5% of Malay were obese. *By 2006, 14% were obese. *By 2012,15% were obese.
*Another 33% above the age of 30 have high blood pressure. *Three in Four Malay do little or no exercise.
*Almost 50% of adults Malaysians are overweight or obese. *About 20% of Malay over the age of 30 have diabetes up.