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Obesity epidemic : the ten countries with the fattest people

I got out my calculator, did a little extra research, and here they are! The top ten countries for obesity. I must admit, I was prejudiced. I expected the USA to top the list, and I was absolutely wrong. I also thought England would thud heavily towards the top, but it didn't even make the list (an honourable 12th place only.) The figures are for the percentage of the adult population with a BMI over 30. That will, of course, catch a few rugby players and heavyweight boxers who have high BMIs

103 comments    obesity usa mexico
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Social Effects of Obesity - What are the Social Effects of Obesity

Obesity is fast becoming a major problem in USA and also the world. Even child obesity in America is reaching quite alarming proportions. Do you know the difference between an overweight and an obese...

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A new ‘diet’ controversy is about to explode!

I am very excited to announce that I have just published my book, My Own Plan, on the internet.  The book will be controversial.  It is a shocking, eye opening condemnation of everything we think we know...

0 comments    obesity type2 diabetes
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HubMob Weekly Topic: Fitness, diets, staying in shape and losing weight: Tips for becoming a healthier person

Overweight and obesity are hot topics in current society. This hub explains about BMI, when you are overweight or obese, what the possible causes and consequences are and what you can do about it.

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Childhood and Obesity Causes and Prevention

Many of us fail to understand or refuse to accept the significance of the term "childhood obesity".this may come as a surprise to all weight conscious, mams, but obesity can be a  health problem in children...

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Obesity caused by Depression? - Is obesity a Mental Illness?

 We are continually bombarded with news stories about how the nation, and indeed the world, is getting bigger. Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. In the 1960's, 13% of the population was obese. By...

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Childhood - Obesity

Childhood obesity is a hot topic in today’s health field. Parenting publications and news media contain many stories about the causes, effects, and solutions for this epidemic. Preventing obesity is far...

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What is natural and what is processed food?

Natural VS Processed Food > I moved to the US from Europe and remember my first time I visited the grocery store. My first surprise was how big the store was and how much of a product was there on the...

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childhood obesity more condition_symptoms_ treatment

Childhood obesity is one of the most topical and challenging social health care issues of our times which considered as a big problem in USA

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Weight Loss - Why is Losing Weight So Hard?

Being overweight is dangerous for our health, so why do we find it so hard to lose weight? Can you visualise a slimmer future for yourself? If so read on for some of the reasons that we find dieting and weight loss so difficult

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