M. Omar

Most-cited papers

1. Trends in adult body-mass index in 200 countries from 1975 to 2014: a pooled analysis of 1698 population-based measurement studies with 19·2 million participants

   Mariachiara James Gretchen A Bin Goodarz Yuan Honor Melanie J Di Cesare Bentham Stevens Zhou Danaei Lu Bixby Cow, M. di Cesare, J. Bentham, G. Stevens +496 more

   2016The Lancet4,631 citations Open access

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2. Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults

   Nowell H Rosie K Bin Rachel A Anu James E Christopher J V Phelps Singleton Zhou Heap Mishra Bennett Paciorek, Nowell H Rosie K Bin Rachel A Anu James E Christopher J V Phelps Singleton Zhou Heap Mishra Bennett Paciorek, N. H. Phelps, Rosie K. Singleton +496 more

   2024The Lancet1,934 citations Open access

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3. A century of trends in adult human height

   J. Bentham, M. Cesare, M. Cesare, G. Stevens +496 more

   2016eLife1,188 citations Open access

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4. Worldwide trends in diabetes prevalence and treatment from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 1108 population-representative studies with 141 million participants

   Bin Zhou, Archie W. Rayner, Edward W. Gregg, Kate E. Sheffer +496 more

   2024The Lancet831 citations Open access

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5. Physical activity and overweight/obesity among Malaysian adults: findings from the 2015 National Health and morbidity survey (NHMS)

   Y. Chan, K. K. Lim, K. Lim, C. Teh +7 more

   2017BMC Public Health162 citations Open access

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6. Global variation in diabetes diagnosis and prevalence based on fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c

   Bin Zhou, Kate E. Sheffer, James E. Bennett, Edward W. Gregg +496 more

   2023Nature Medicine94 citations Open access

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7. Lifestyle, chronic diseases and self-rated health among Malaysian adults: results from the 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS)

   Y. Chan, C. Teh, K. K. Lim, K. Lim +4 more

   2015BMC Public Health92 citations Open access

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8. Heterogeneous contributions of change in population distribution of body mass index to change in obesity and underweight

   Maria LC Bin James E Rodrigo M Marisa K Andrea Honor Bet Iurilli Zhou Bennett Carrillo-Larco Sophiea Rodrig, M. L. Iurilli, Bin Zhou, J. Bennett +496 more

   2021eLife76 citations Open access

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9. General and abdominal adiposity and hypertension in eight world regions: a pooled analysis of 837 population-based studies with 7·5 million participants

   Bin Zhou, James E. Bennett, Aidan P. Wickham, Rosie K. Singleton +496 more

   2024The Lancet61 citations Open access

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10. Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control of hypertension in the Malaysian population: findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2006–2015

    N. L. Ab Majid, M. Omar, Yi-Yi Khoo, Balkish MahadirNaidu +6 more

    2018Journal of Human Hypertension59 citations Open access

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11. The global estimate of premature cardiovascular mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of age-standardized mortality rate

    W. S. R. Hasani, N. Muhamad, T. M. Hanis, N. H. Ma'amor +6 more

    2023BMC Public Health46 citations Open access

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12. Prevalence and factors associated with physical inactivity among Malaysian adults.

    Chan-Ying Ying, L. K. Kuay, Teh Chien Huey, L. K. Hock +4 more

    2014Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health46 citations

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13. Determinants of Healthcare Utilisation among the Elderly in Malaysia

    Noor'ain Mohamad Yunus, N. H. Manaf, A. Omar, M. Omar +1 more

    201743 citations

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14. Incidence and predictors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) within a multi-ethnic Asian populace: a community-based longitudinal study

    N. Hussin, S. Shahar, Hanis Mastura Yahya, N. Din +2 more

    2019BMC Public Health39 citations Open access

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15. Timed up and go test combined with self-rated multifactorial questionnaire on falls risk and sociodemographic factors predicts falls among community-dwelling older adults better than the timed up and go test on its own

    Azianah Ibrahim, D. K. A. Singh, S. Shahar, M. Omar

    2017Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare38 citations Open access

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16. Prevalence and correlates of physical inactivity among older adults in Malaysia: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015.

    Y. Chan, R. Sooryanarayana, Noraida Mohamad Kasim, K. K. Lim +6 more

    2019Archives of gerontology and geriatrics (Print)36 citations

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17. Factors affecting demand for individual health insurance in Malaysia

    Arpah Abu Bakar, A. Regupathi, S. Aljunid, M. Omar

    2012BMC Public Health36 citations Open access

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18. Prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity among older adults in Malaysia: a population-based cross-sectional study

    S. Shariff Ghazali, Zamtira Seman, Nabilah Hanis Zainuddin, M. Omar +6 more

    2021BMJ Open34 citations Open access

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19. Incidence and predictors of multimorbidity among a multiethnic population in Malaysia: a community-based longitudinal study

    N. Hussin, S. Shahar, N. Din, D. K. A. Singh +3 more

    2018Aging Clinical and Experimental Research30 citations

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20. Prevalence and factors associated with physical inactivity among older adults in Malaysia: A cross‐sectional study

    Y. Chan, K. K. Lim, M. Omar, M. F. Mohd Yusoff +8 more

    2020Geriatrics & Gerontology International29 citations

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21. Cardiovascular disease risk factors among older people: Data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2015

    S. Sazlina, R. Sooryanarayana, B. K. Ho, M. Omar +5 more

    2020PLoS ONE28 citations Open access

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22. Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of Hypertension among the elderly: the 2006 National Health and Morbidity Survey III in Malaysia.

    Bo Bee Kiau, J. Kau, Balkish Mohadir Nainu, M. Omar +3 more

    2013The Medical journal of Malaysia28 citations

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23. ASSOCIATION OF SMOKING AND SEVERITY OF COVID-19 INFECTION AMONG 5,889 PATIENTS IN MALAYSIA: A MULTI-CENTER OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

    N. Ismail, Noraryana Hassan, Muhammad Hairul Nizam Abd Hamid, Ummi Nadiah Yusoff +8 more

    2022International Journal of Infectious Diseases23 citations Open access

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24. The Prevalence of Anemia and Its Associated Factors among Older Persons: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015

    Ambigga Krishnapillai, M. Omar, Suthahar Ariaratnam, S. Awaluddin +4 more

    2022International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health23 citations Open access

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25. Methodology of the My Body is Fit and Fabulous at Home (MyBFF@home): AnIntervention Study to Combat Obesity Among Housewives in Malaysia

    Noor Safiza Mohamad Nor, R. Ambak, M. Omar, S. Shahar +6 more

    201621 citations Open access

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26. Association of metabolic syndrome with risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and all-cause mortality among Malaysian adults: a retrospective cohort study

    Kee Chee Cheong, K. Lim, Sumarni Mohd Ghazali, C. Teh +6 more

    2021BMJ Open20 citations Open access

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27. An overview of the methodology and general findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018: Older persons’ health in Malaysia

    R. Sooryanarayana, N. Wong, N. A. Ahmad, M. A. A. Razak +6 more

    2020Geriatrics & Gerontology International19 citations

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28. The effect of weight loss intervention programme on health-related quality of life among low income overweight and obese housewives in the MyBFF@home study

    R. Ambak, Noor Safiza Mohamad Nor, N. Puteh, Azmi Mohd Tamil +4 more

    2018BMC Women's Health19 citations Open access

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29. Reliability and Validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C) In Malay Language

    N. A. Zaki, Norhafizah Sahril, M. Omar, M. Ahmad +2 more

    201619 citations

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30. Oral health seeking behaviour among Malaysians with type II diabetes

    N. Sahril, T. Aris, A. Asari, Siew Lian Yaw +10 more

    201419 citations Open access

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31. Obesity and Its Association with Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus, High Blood Pressure and Hypercholesterolemia in the Malaysian Adult Population: A National Cross-Sectional Study Using NHMS Data

    Hui-Chin Koo, L. Tan, G. Lim, C. Kee +1 more

    2023International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health17 citations Open access

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32. Gender Differences in Factors Associated with the Total Delay in Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Selangor, Malaysia

    Kee Chee Cheong, Sumarni Mohd Ghazali, Ahmed Syahmi Syafiq Md Zamri, Y. Cheong +5 more

    2022International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health16 citations Open access

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33. Assessment of association between smoking and all-cause mortality among Malaysian adult population: Findings from a retrospective cohort study

    K. Lim, Y. Cheong, Hui L. Lim, C. Kee +6 more

    2022Tobacco Induced Diseases16 citations Open access

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34. Discriminative and Predictive Ability of Physical Performance Measures in Identifying Fall Risk among Older Adults

    Zunaidah Abu Samah, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, R. R. Murukesu, S. Shahar +3 more

    2018Sains Malaysiana15 citations Open access

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35. Cardiovascular, respiratory and all-cause (natural) health endpoint estimation using a spatial approach in Malaysia.

    Mohamad Iqbal Mazeli, M. A. Pahrol, Ameerah Su'ad Abdul Shakor, K. Kanniah +1 more

    2023Science of the Total Environment14 citations Open access

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36. Self-Reported Modifiable Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease among Older Adults in Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Clustering

    Y. Chan, Norhafizah Sahril, Muhammad Solihin Rezali, Lim Kuang Kuay +6 more

    2021International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health14 citations Open access

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37. Hypercholesterolemia Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control Among Adults in Malaysia: The 2015 National Health and Morbidity Survey, Malaysia

    H. M. Rifin, T. G. R. Lourdes, Nur Liana Abdul Majid, H. A. A. Hamid +6 more

    201813 citations Open access

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38. Prevalence and impact of physical disability on Malaysian school-aged children: A population-based survey

    T. Khoo, A. Kassim, M. Omar, N. Hasnan +3 more

    2009Disability and Rehabilitation13 citations

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39. Mental health and risk behaviors among secondary school students: A study on ethnic minorities.

    Kang-Che-Ah Yong, C. Kee, K. Lim, M. Omar

    2021Pediatrics and Neonatology12 citations Open access

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40. Identification of dietary patterns associated with characteristics of successful aging

    Nik Nur Izzati Nik Mohd Fakhruddin, S. Shahar, R. Rajikan, M. Omar +5 more

    2019Malaysian journal of nutrition11 citations Open access

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41. The burden of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review of years of life lost

    W. S. Rodzlan Hasani, N. Muhamad, T. M. Hanis, N. H. Ma'amor +5 more

    2023PLoS ONE10 citations Open access

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42. Smoking status and its relationship with depression among the elderly population in Malaysia: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018

    Suthahar Ariaratnam, C. C. Kee, A. Krishnapillai, Ridwan Sanaudi +4 more

    2023Tobacco Induced Diseases10 citations Open access

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43. Head and face anthropometric study for respirators in the multi-ethnic Asian population of Malaysia

    Yin-Cheng Lim, A. S. Abdul Shakor, Nadia Mohamad, M. A. Pahrol +7 more

    2022Frontiers in Public Health10 citations Open access

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44. The Ten-Year Risk Prediction for Cardiovascular Disease for Malaysian Adults Using the Laboratory-Based and Office-Based (Globorisk) Prediction Model

    Che Muhammad Nur Hidayat Che Nawi, M. Omar, T. Keegan, Y. Yu +1 more

    2022Medicina9 citations Open access

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45. Prevalence of Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Associated Factors Among the Malaysian Population: The 2015 National Health and Morbidity Survey, Malaysia

    H. Ismail, M. Omar, T. A. Saminathan, Muhammad Fadhli Muhammad Yusof +3 more

    2018Global Journal of Health Science8 citations Open access

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46. Sociodemographic factors associated with consumption of high-sodium foods: Evidence from Malaysia

    Kang-Che-Ah Yong, Sharifah Nazeera Binti Syed Anera, C. Kee, K. Lim +1 more

    2022Malaysian journal of nutrition7 citations Open access

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47. Sequential intermittent therapeutic plasma exchange: A possible induction and maintenance therapy in the management of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

    S. Viswanathan, J. Schee, M. Omar, F. Hiew

    2020Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis7 citations

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48. Sugar intake and metabolic syndrome among older adults in Peninsular Malaysia

    NurZetty Sofia Zainuddin, S. Shahar, N. Safii, H. Haron +1 more

    20187 citations

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49. Nutritional Status of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders,Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review

    Noor Safiza Mohamad Nor, Nur Shahida Abdul Aziz, Cheong Siew Man, R. Ambak +1 more

    20157 citations Open access

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50. Risk Factors Associated with Underweight Children Under the Age of Five in Putrajaya, Malaysia: A Case-Control Study

    R. Salleh, Mohamad Hasnan Ahmad, Cheong Siew Man, N. Wong +7 more

    2023Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan6 citations Open access

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