title: The growing burden of obesity in Thailand: a review of current trends and policies.
abstract: In recent years, there has been a rise in obesity-related diseases in transitional countries. These countries, once plagued with problems related to infectious disease and poverty, now face a dual burden of both chronic and infectious diseases. Thailand has recently experienced significant economic growth, and as a result, the numbers related to obesity and obesity-related diseases have risen significantly. Thailand is an important region to examine the timely issue of obesity-related policy because Thailand has been a model for successful public health interventions and policies throughout Asia. Further, such policies have significant implications for other regions of the world experiencing similar health transitions.
authors: Department of Global and Community Health, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA.
authors: Lisa R
authors: LR
authors: Pawloski
authors: Manyat
authors: M
authors: Ruchiwit
authors: Samantha M
authors: SM
authors: Markham
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology