Hypertension and Dietary Habits in Relation to Obesity among Adults in PPR Sri Pantai

Obesity is regarded as a major public health problem and the fifth leading cause of mortality
worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of obesity, evaluate the relation
between BMI and dietary habits, and identify the association between obesity and hypertension
among adults residing in a low-cost urban settlement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of
311 residents from PPR Sri Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, participated in the questionnaire. 100
residents had their anthropometric measurements taken which are applicable for this study.