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Prevalence of Obesity in a Saudi Obstetric Population

Abdel‐Hady El‐Gilany, Adel El-Wehady

Obesity Facts · 2009 · 15 citations · 14 references

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Abstract

Overweight, obesity, and extreme obesity are common (>52%) among pregnant women in Saudi Arabia. Health education to control body weight before pregnancy is warranted.

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