Table 4.
Association of sociodemographic variables with prevalence of overweight† in the Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS) 2003 and 2014
| Sociodemographic variable‡ | MANS 2003(30) | MANS 2014(1) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 50–59 years | 50–59 years |
| Sex | Women | Women |
| Ethnicity | Indian and Malay ethnicities | Malay and Indian ethnicities |
| Household income | RM 1500–3500 | >RM 3500 |
| Residence | No clear urban–rural divide | No clear urban–rural divide |
†
Overweight is defined as BMI ≥ 25·0 kg/m2.
‡
Categorisation of sociodemographic variables studied. Age group: 18–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59 years. Sex: male and female. Ethnicity: Malay, Chinese, Indian, Sarawak indigenous, Sabah indigenous, Other indigenous. Monthly household income (Malaysian Ringgit (RM)): lower, <RM 1500 (~<£280); middle, RM 1500–3500 (~£280–653); higher, >RM 3500 (~>£653). Residence: rural and urban.