Journal article
The prevalence of obesity in Iran in recent decade; a systematic review and meta-analysis study
Abstract
Background: There is a great deal of descriptive studies on obesity in Iran, mostly assessed the prevalence and its relationship with various risk factors and chronic diseases. In order to obtain/give a better insight into the epidemiology of obesity in Iran in recent years and assess its heterogeneity around the country, we reviewed systematically all available studies and analyzed their findings using Meta-analysis. Methods: All published …
Authors
Mirzazadeh A; Sadeghirad B; Haghdoost AA; Bahreini F; Rezazadeh Kermani M
Journal
Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 1–11
Publication Date
January 1, 2009
ISSN
2251-6085