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Over half of adults in China, or more than half a billion people, are now overweight, an official report has found.
The figures have risen significantly since 2002, when 29% of adults were overweight.
The country's rapid economic growth in recent decades has led to major changes to lifestyle, diet and exercise habits.
In October, the Chinese government unveiled plans to tackle rising levels of obesity.
A higher body mass increases the risk for a number of diseases including heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
The issue of obesity has come under renewed focus during the pandemic as studies showed that overweight or obese individuals are more likely to suffer severe complications or death from Covid-19.
Read more here. (BBC)
The figures have risen significantly since 2002, when 29% of adults were overweight.
The country's rapid economic growth in recent decades has led to major changes to lifestyle, diet and exercise habits.
In October, the Chinese government unveiled plans to tackle rising levels of obesity.
A higher body mass increases the risk for a number of diseases including heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
The issue of obesity has come under renewed focus during the pandemic as studies showed that overweight or obese individuals are more likely to suffer severe complications or death from Covid-19.
Read more here. (BBC)