Date : |
26th November |
Related to : |
Awareness of Obesity & Overweight. |
Connect Date : |
26th November, 2001 |
Connect Place : |
India. |
Special : |
Obesity is considered one of the most serious public health problems of the present time. It is common in almost all regions of the world except sub-Saharan Africa. In 1997, the World Health Organization formally
recognized obesity as a global epidemic. Obesity rates are raising most dramatically in urban settings. |
More Info : |
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it may cause serious health problems. Obesity reduces life expectancy and increases the likelihood of heart disease,
diabetes, osteoarthritis, and other diseases. |