Regardless of definitions, the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity were significantly lower compared to those in western countries (2, 31, 40), but were comparable with other Asian countries (29-30, 38).
Regardless of definitions, the prevalencerates of overweight and obesity were significantlylower compared to those in westerncountries (2, 31, 40), but were comparable withother Asian countries (29-30, 38).