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Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Associated Lifestyle Behaviours among Female Nurses in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

Nisansala, GHJ; Siriwardana, SATP; Banneheka, BMDA; Balasooriya, BMKC; Senanayake, KIDF; Munidasa, KGPK (2023-09)

Overweight and obesity are de ned as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that may impair health. Being overweight and obese among nurses is an important issue as it can a ect their health and professional capability ...
The Relationship between the Anthropometric Indices and Hypertension in Elderly Population at Elderly Homes in the Medical O cer of Health Area of Piliyandala in Sri Lanka

Goonesekera, SA; Samoda, TVKH; Sankalpa, MDH; Perera, GAD (2023-09)

In Sri Lanka, the prevalence of hypertension has increased with age in adults. Obesity can be explained by di erent anthropometric indices. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between anthropometric ...