Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies (May 2014)

A Summary of the Myanmar Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Obesity

  • Tint Swe Latt,
  • Ko Ko,
  • Than Than Aye,
  • Aye Thidar,
  • Ei Ei Khin

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 26, no. 2

Abstract

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There is a significant prevalence of overweight and obesity in Myanmar. It is anticipated that this will impact on the morbidity associated with other lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes and various types of cancer. Recognizing this public health concern, the Myanmar Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (MSEM) organized a task force for the development of evidence based clinical practice guidelines on obesity.