A5039541878- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Physical Activity and Health
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Adolescent Health and Behaviors
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Ministry of Health
2014-2023
<h2>Summary</h2><h3>Background</h3> Underweight and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the life course. We estimated individual combined prevalence of underweight or thinness obesity, their changes, from 1990 to 2022 for adults school-aged children adolescents in 200 countries territories. <h3>Methods</h3> used data 3663 population-based studies 222 million participants that measured height weight representative samples general population. a Bayesian hierarchical...
Abstract Optimal growth and development in childhood adolescence is crucial for lifelong health well-being 1–6 . Here we used data from 2,325 population-based studies, with measurements of height weight 71 million participants, to report the body-mass index (BMI) children adolescents aged 5–19 years on basis rural urban place residence 200 countries territories 1990 2020. In 1990, residing cities were taller than their counterparts all but a few high-income countries. By 2020, advantage...
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the factors associated with exercise behavior based on theory of planned (TPB) among sarcopenic elderly people in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. A total 65 subjects mean ages 67.5±5.2 (men) and 66.1±5.1 (women) years participated this study. Subjects were divided into two groups: 1) group (n=34; 25 men, nine women); 2) control (n=31; 22 women). Structural equation modeling, TPB components, was applied specific that most contribute predict actual toward...
The importance of physical activity to health is well recognized. Good habits should begin from a young age. This article aims explore among Malaysian school adolescents and factors associated with it. Data the School-Based Nutrition Survey (MSNS), comprising nationally representative sample school-going children aged 10 17 years, were used. overall prevalence physically inactive was 57.3%. Age in years (adjusted odds ratio = 1.2; 95% confidence interval 1.16-1.23), gender - females 2.9;...
Malaysia is predicted to become an ageing population by 2035. Malnutrition among the elderly one of growing concern. This study aims identify prevalence malnutrition and its associated factors in Malaysia.Data from National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018 was analysed. survey applied a multistage stratified cluster sampling design ensure national representativeness. identified using validated Mini Nutrition Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF). Variables on sociodemographic, health status,...
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents is rising rapidly in many countries, including Malaysia. This article aims to present the associations between body mass index–based weight status, perception, control practices Malaysia School Based Nutrition Survey 2012, which included a perception questionnaire anthropometric measurements, was conducted on representative sample 40 011 students from Standard 4 until Form 5, with 90.5% response rate. Comparing actual perceived...
Food insecurity affects food intake, and it could prevent an individual from consuming enough nutritious to support maintain health. The aim of this paper is determine the prevalence factors influencing among Malaysian households. In 2014, Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS) was carried out, one components measured insecurity. Six out sixteen questions security core-module questionnaire were adopted answered by 2962 adults. results showed that about 25.0% adult experienced quantity insufficiency,...
Objective: This study determined the prevalence of food label reading and understanding among Malaysian adults, types labels being read factors associated with not labels. Methods: Adult Nutrition Survey 2014 was a cross-sectional applied multistage stratified cluster sampling living quarters. A total 4044 adults aged 18-59 years were randomly chosen in selected households to represent adult’s population. Data collection carried out between March June 2014. Trained data collectors conducted...
Several methods have been developed to determine a person's physical activity level. However, there is limited evidence in determining whether someone physically active or not. This study aims the level of and compare usage short version International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) pedometer among overweight obese women who were involved My Body Fit Fabulous at home (MyBFF@home) study. Baseline sixth month data from MyBFF@home used for this purpose. A total 169 respondents...
Balanced diet in the early stages of life plays a role optimum growth and maintains good health status adolescents. Dietary habits that are established during adolescence will sustain till adulthood. Therefore, this present study aims to identify dietary patterns determine factors associated with terms socio-demographic characteristics, locality schools, ethnicity, eating habits, self-perceived weight status, food label reading habit among adolescents Malaysia. Data from Adolescent Nutrition...
Abstract Background Sodium is an essential mineral needed by the human body that must be obtained from food. An excess intake, however, can lead to many diseases. As food main source of sodium, this study aims provide information on high sodium consumption patterns in Malaysian adult population. Methods The Community Salt Study (MyCoSS) was a nationwide cross-sectional study, conducted between October 2017 and March 2018. A multistage complex sample applied select nationally representative...
Abstract Background Studies have shown that having away from home meals contributes to high sodium intake among young people and those who lived in urban areas. This study aimed determine the association between dietary intake, body mass index, meal consumption behaviour Malaysian adults. Methods MyCoSS was a cross-sectional household survey involving 1440 adults age 18 years above. utilized stratified cluster sampling obtain nationally representative sample. Data collected October 2017...
Malaysian Healthy Plate was launched in 2017 as a vital component of the Ministry Health’s “Quarter-Quarter-Half” program. It is predicted that this concept will bring positive change to citizen’s dietary habits; however, residents rural areas may experience less exposure campaign, or lack understanding Plate. Hence, study aims assess factors affecting campaign’s awareness among population Malaysia. The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019 focused on Non-Communicable Diseases...
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of underweight, wasting and stunting in children less than five years determine its associations with socioeconomic factors using nationally representative data. Study Design: Stratified random sampling was used study. Structured questionnaire face-to-face interview for data collection. Method: A total 11,845 living quarters were selected eligibility mothers aged 15-49 last childbirth two prior their below years. The WHO growth standards...
Aim The rise in the prevalence of abdominal obesity (AO), particular, has become a major concern as it contributes to diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease and certain types cancer. aim this study is determine associated factors AO among older adults aged ≥60 years Malaysia. Methods This was nationwide cross‐sectional using two‐stage stratified random sampling. In total, 3977 were involved study. Socio‐demography characteristics obtained self‐administered questionnaire....
Health literacy (HL) consists of different components and associates with several health outcomes, including obesity. It is linked to an individual's knowledge, motivation, competencies, behavior, application everyday life. The present study aimed determine the change HL scores investigate difference intervention outcomes at weight loss (WL) WL maintenance phase between groups.A total 322 participants from MyBFF@home completed Newest Vital Sign (NVS) test baseline. However, only data 209 who...
Background: Malaysia has experienced an epidemiological transition, with a decrease in deaths due to communicable diseases and marked increase the rate of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular (CVDs). This study determined changes proportional CVD risk its association body mass index (BMI) among Malaysians. Study design: Comparative nationwide cross-sectional study. Methods: Data from three National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2006, NHMS 2011, 2015) were obtained...
Aim Older persons are vulnerable to food insecurity. Therefore, this study aimed determine the prevalence of insecurity and associated factors among older in Malaysia. Methods This is a cross‐sectional with two‐stage stratified random sampling. In total, 3977 participated study. Face‐to‐face interviews were conducted using mobile device obtain information about socio‐demographic background, insecurity, non‐communicable diseases, social support living arrangements. Descriptive multiple...
The study aimed to determine the associated factors for underweight among children under five years old in Putrajaya, Malaysia.This was a case-control with one-to-one ratio matched by sex as well three age categories (6-11 months, 12-35 dan 36-59 months) between and normal-weight children.There were 364 normal weight recruited from four government clinics 118 preschools Putrajaya.Both groups assessed via face-to-face interviews; anthropometric measurements; haemoglobin level through finger...
Abstract Background Sodium intake is associated with anthropometric measurement including weight, waist circumference (WC), and body mass index (BMI). Higher of sodium usually linked to higher risk obesity among adults globally, especially in developing countries. This study aims explore the probable relationship between by 24-h urine excretion assessment Malaysia. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted from October 2017 March 2018 using a multi-stage stratified sampling method Malaysian...
3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDE) are food contaminants commonly found in refined vegetable oils and fats, which have possible carcinogenic implications humans. To investigate this clinically, we conducted an occurrence level analysis on eight categories of retail cooked consumed Malaysia. This was used to estimate the daily exposure level, through a questionnaire-based case-control study involving 77 subjects with renal cancer, 80 matching controls. Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR)...
Abstract Background Monitoring sodium intake through 24-h urine collection sample is recommended, but the implementation of this method can be difficult. The objective study was to develop and validate an equation using spot concentration predict excretion in Malaysian population. Methods This a Community Salt Study (MyCoSS) sub-study, which conducted from October 2017 March 2018. Out 798 participants MyCoSS who completed collection, 768 them have collected one-time following morning. They...