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The metabolic phenotype of the people of Bangladesh is different from Caucasians.
Understanding these differences is crucial for effective obesity management strategies.
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The metabolic phenotype of the people of our country is different from Caucasians.
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Based on expert consensus and observation.
Source
Management of Obesity in Bangladesh – Position Statement of Bangladesh Endocrine Society
Tahniyah Haq et al. · Bangladesh Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2024
DOI 10.4103/bjem.bjem_35_24
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