Several studies show that obesity is associated with risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the most appropriate indicator of obesity measurement to predict the occurrence of T2DM is still varies.The purpose of the study is to identify whether indicator of general obesity or central obesity which has a more strong relationship to T2DM. Methods: Design of the study was a cross section…
Growth retardation such as stunting among children under five years old in Indonesia was serious. Stunting have negative effects on mental development especially in children under five years old. We conducted a 24 months follow up study at 10 primary health care (Puskesmas) in Bogor District. Subjects of the study were children in their gestational stage which were followed up for 12 months aft…
Obesity is a risk factor of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but the obesity indicator having most clear association still varies. The purpose of the study was to determine cut-off point of three different indicators of obesity body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-height ratio (WHtR) and compare the three indicators of obesity in detecting of T2DM. The study was a secon…