The cross cultural context of obesity: an INCLEN multicentre collaborative study
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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
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C Treloar1, J Porteous, F Hassan
1Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Abstract:
Associations between obesity and cardiovascular disease have been documented in the Developed World and have been linked with levels of 'development' in Developing World countries. This study aimed to explore the sociocultural influences on attitudes towards obesity, physical activity and dietary change using a four level conceptual framework (from personal to societal influences). Focus group discussions were conducted in: India, Indonesia, Cameroon, Egypt and Australia. The results of these discussions were analysed to reveal emergent themes. The interpretation of the qualitative data emphasised the need to incorporate influences beyond the individual in efforts to reverse or prevent obesity related disease.
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