29 Aug 2023
25m

An obesity map of China

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Round Table China

This podcast episode explores the prevalence of obesity in China and discusses factors contributing to this issue. The "China Obesity Atlas" reveals that northern China has a higher obesity rate compared to southern China, with the top three regions being Inner Mongolia, Shandong, and Hebei. The study also highlights that obesity rates have almost tripled globally since 1975, indicating a worrying trend. Despite this, China still fares well in global obesity rankings.

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