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

Authors

  • Tint Swe Latt University of Medicine Yangon, Myanmar
  • Ko Ko University of Medicine Yangon, Myanmar
  • Than Than Aye University of Medicine Yangon, Myanmar
  • Aye Thidar University of Medicine Yangon, Myanmar
  • Ei Ei Khin University of Medicine Yangon, Myanmar

Abstract

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.

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Published

2014-05-28

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Latt, T. S., Ko, K., Aye, T. T., Thidar, A., & Khin, E. E. (2014). A Summary of the Myanmar Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Obesity. Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies, 26(2), 105. Retrieved from https://www.asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/78

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2011): November Issue

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