Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic
An alarming rise in obesity in Africa has been compared with the HIV epidemic, with stigma and lack of treatment having a disproportionate impact on women.
Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by the end of the decade, according to a recent study by the World Obesity Federation.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/mar/06/nearly-half-of-women-in-africa-will-be-obese-or-overweight-by-2030-study
Author : Kat Lay Global health correspondent
Publish date : 2025-03-06 07:00:00
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