Teen fit future: engaging adolescents in the fight against obesity

A dolescent obesity continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting global trends and signalling a growing public health challenge. With nearly one in three Malaysian teenagers now classified as overweight or obese, early intervention has become more crucial than ever 1. Recognising this urgent need, a te...

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Main Authors: Azmi, Muhammad Fairuz, Reza Huzairi, Ziqry Huzairy, Emile Mazlan, Muhammad Farish, Shahrul Azmi, Muhammad ‘Irfan Isyraf, Mohd Ariffin, Muhammad Afzani Imran, Saupi, Amjad Safwan, Fahmi Zamir, Muhammad Arif, Ishak, Nor Fatimah
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Language:en
Published: Faculty of Medicine 2025
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Online Access:https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/133675/1/133675.pdf
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Summary:A dolescent obesity continues to rise in Malaysia, reflecting global trends and signalling a growing public health challenge. With nearly one in three Malaysian teenagers now classified as overweight or obese, early intervention has become more crucial than ever 1. Recognising this urgent need, a team of Year 2 medical students from the Faculty of Medicine, UiTM conducted an impactful awareness programme titled Teen Fit Future: Tackling Obesity Head-On at Asia Pacific Smart School Secondary, Subang Jaya.