High rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors in lower middle class community in Pakistan: the Metroville Health Study.

Abstract

Obesity was alarmingly prevalent in urban Metroville in comparison to PNS. Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) risk factors were prevalent in Metroville and TC and WC were significantly correlated with obesity measures. For prevention of increasing CVD in urban communities, targeted programs of intervention are required.