The Top 10 Most Obese Countries in Asia
#8 Iraq
Obesity in Iraq has been an increasing problem over the years, increasing by double digits in the past 25 years. Women tend to be more obese than men in Iraq, with its prevalence of obesity at 37% compared to men’s 23.4%. But this problem is affecting children too, and it’s getting worse. Access to more affordable fast food is one of the leading culprits.
#9 Bahrain
Bahrain has long known that obesity is a problem in the country. That is why over the past nearly 10 years, the country has undergone various campaigns to combat obesity. Unfortunately, the reality of the matter is that obesity is still a problem that has not gone away. A total of 25.5% of males and a whopping 36.8% of females have a prevalence of obesity in the country due to sedentary lifestyles, high-calorie meals, and other genetic factors.
#10 Syria
Syria’s ongoing conflicts that have devastated the country have ensured that many Syrians are malnourished. Many Syrians have no access to food or water, even. But unfortunately, there is a skewed population where the opposite is true. Rounding out the top 10, Syria is the tenth most obese country in Asia. Women’s prevalence of obesity sits at 34.8%, whereas men’s prevalence is 20.9%. Although combating the problem is the least of the government’s problems, it is concerning and hopefully it will be tackled soon.
And there you have it, these are the top 10 most obese countries in Asia. All of them are situated in the Middle East and there are several reasons why these countries are more obese than others. Ranging from their diets to their ability to eat more junk food, these countries have their work cut out for them if they want to get healthier. Obesity is dangerous. Obesity is a huge risk for the human body. It is one of the leading risks of premature death all over the world. According to the World Health Organization, 8% (4.7 million) of deaths in 2017 were linked to obesity.
Countries all over the world need to start creating programs that will encourage people to eat healthier. Countries all over the world need to ensure that healthy foods like vegetables and fruits are more affordable. That is the only way that our world can get healthier and live longer and more fruitful lives.
