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Public Health Interventions for Obesity Prevention in Thailand

by Michael Anderson 1,*
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Michael Anderson
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AMJ  2023 5(1):37; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20230322
Received: 20 January 2023 / Accepted: 16 February 2023 / Published Online: 22 March 2023
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Abstract

This paper delves into the critical issue of obesity prevention through public health interventions in Thailand. With a growing obesity rate, particularly among children and adolescents, it is imperative to address this public health concern. Thailand, being a Southeast Asian country, faces unique challenges in combatting obesity due to its diverse cultural landscape and socio-economic factors. The study examines various public health interventions that have been implemented in Thailand to prevent obesity and assesses their effectiveness. These interventions include community-based programs, school-based initiatives, and national policies that focus on nutrition and physical activity promotion. The findings indicate that while some interventions have shown promising results, there is still a long way to go in creating sustainable and comprehensive solutions. The paper also discusses the barriers and challenges faced by these interventions and proposes recommendations for future strategies aimed at reducing obesity rates in Thailand.

Keywords: Public Health Interventions, Obesity Prevention, Thailand, Nutrition and Physical Activity Promotion, Community-Based Programs.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Anderson, M. Public Health Interventions for Obesity Prevention in Thailand. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2023, 5, 37. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20230322
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Anderson M. Public Health Interventions for Obesity Prevention in Thailand. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2023, 5(1):37. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20230322
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Anderson, Michael 2023. "Public Health Interventions for Obesity Prevention in Thailand" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 5, no.1:37. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20230322
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Anderson, M. (2023). Public Health Interventions for Obesity Prevention in Thailand. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 5(1), 37. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20230322

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