The Development of Reference Values for Waist Circumference, Waist Hip and Waist Height Ratios in Egyptian Adolescents
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Adolescent obesity has fuelled scientific concerns recently in the developing world due to its recognition as a problem of increasing magnitude and significant morbidities. It has been estimated that 11% of African children will be overweight by 2025. A recent survey showed that school students in Egypt had the highest rates of overweight and obesity [31.4 and 9.3% respectively] among 7 African countries [1].
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