ABSTRACT
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................21 Body Mass Index .............................................................................................................................21 Significance of Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Hip Ratio........................................................22 Prevalence of Obesity ......................................................................................................................22 Childhood Obesity ...........................................................................................................................25 Obesity and Morbidity .....................................................................................................................25 Obesity and Mortality ......................................................................................................................25 Age and Sex .....................................................................................................................................27 Roles of Physical Inactivity and Eating Habits...............................................................................27 Conclusion........................................................................................................................................27 References ........................................................................................................................................28
