Re:World's Obese Population Hits 641M
by achow on Sunday May 08, 2016 @07:18AM
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Yes saw that. But the infographic shows that China is relatively 'green' than other parts of the world (along with India and Central Africa).
My takeway from it (could be wrong) is that in absolute numbers there would be more obese people in china than say in some countries in middle east, but as a percentage of population they are small.
I knew from other other readings that in China this is due to younger generation.
"Within one generation, the percentage of Chinese children who are overweight or obese has skyrocketed from 5% to 20%. The rate has absolutely exploded, over a very limited amount of time." http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-...
My takeway from it (could be wrong) is that in absolute numbers there would be more obese people in china than say in some countries in middle east, but as a percentage of population they are small.
I knew from other other readings that in China this is due to younger generation.
"Within one generation, the percentage of Chinese children who are overweight or obese has skyrocketed from 5% to 20%. The rate has absolutely exploded, over a very limited amount of time." http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-...