Outcomes
BW is easy to measure and comprehend for evaluating the impact of the weight-loss program, particularly in rural settings. Therefore, the study’s primary outcomes were differences in mean change in BW at the twenty-week follow-up from baseline between the intervention and control groups. Secondary outcomes consisted of differences in mean changes in BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at the twenty-week follow-up from baseline between the two groups. In addition, a longitudinal study of the Thai NHES IV and V indicated that the Waist-to-Height ratio (WHtR) was a good predictor for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality [