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Why is there less obesity in Europe?
In Europe a higher level of women’s education meant a lower obesity rate, which applied to all 18 states measured. Once again, for men no links were identified. The World Health Organisation ranks Europe as having the second highest proportion of overweight and obese citizens behind the Americans.
Is the Mediterranean diet disappearing?
With Greece, Italy, Spain and Cyprus showing the highest levels of childhood obesity in Europe, the Mediterranean diet is gone, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) chief João Breda. “Those who are close to the Mediterranean diet are the Swedish kids.”
What is considered broadly Southern European?
Broadly Southern European Southern Europe, which includes the Iberian, Italian, and Balkan peninsulas as well as the island of Malta, is a region defined in great part by the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean has provided transportation routes, keeping these regions connected culturally and genetically.
Why are Greeks obese?
Today’s European countries are moving away from this Mediterranean lifestyle and towards a more Western way of life. Indulging on the fast foods and limited daily activity are to blame on for this increase in obesity in Greece.
Is Greece an obese country?
Today Greece has the one of the highest obesity rates in the world. The proportion of overweight children — about 40 percent — might be the highest, except for some Pacific islands. The problem’s especially bad in Crete, home to what could be the world’s healthiest diet.
Why are Pacific Islanders obese?
A relatively sedentary lifestyle, including among children, is also contributing to rising obesity rates. Obesity in the Pacific Islands is also thought to be influenced by cultural factors (tambu foods), including past poor public education on diet, exercise and health (micronutrient deficiencies are also common).
Where does Australia rank in obesity?
Australia had the 6th highest proportion of overweight or obese people aged 15+ among 22 OECD member countries in 2019.