NEWS: OBESITY RATES EXPLODE IN DEVELOPING WORLD

Obesity Rates Explode in Developing World

Over the past three decades, the number of overweightand obese adults in the developing world has nearly quadrupled, to about one billion. One in three people across the globe is now overweight, and the world is facing a growing health crisis as a result. The authors of a recent report on the matter predict that there will be a significant uptick in heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. They are calling on governments to take a more active role in combating obesity through public health programs.More… Discuss

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