Thailand is struggling with a growing obesity epidemic
In Thailand, obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, especially among women and children. This trend, driven by changing dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, threatens public health. This article explores the causes, consequences and economic impact of obesity in Thailand, and highlights the urgency of effective interventions.
Recent research by the Ministry of Health shows that 42,4% of the working Thai population aged 15 years and older are at risk of developing non-communicable diseases due to an unhealthy lifestyle.
Thailand photo of the day: American fast food chains in Thailand
The street scene in Thailand is increasingly determined by American fast food chains. Even in the countryside in Isaan you come across: KFC. MacDonald, Burger King, etc. Often open 24 hours a day. The Americans not only bring hamburgers and cola but also obesity, an increasing problem in Thailand. A study shows that Thailand even ranks second in the ranking of ASEAN countries with the most overweight population.
Recently I made an unwelcome smack on the concrete. I broke the button at the top of my upper left arm. irreparable. A titanium replacement. And I'm in rehabilitation. Since then I have been more tired than usual. Recovery through physiotherapy is slow. I presented my fatigue to my cardiologist. He had an extensive blood test performed.
More and more obese Dutch people are satisfied with their own weight
Almost half of all adults are moderately or severely overweight. In the period 2015–2017, two out of five people with serious overweight (obesity) indicated that they were dissatisfied with their weight. One in five says they are satisfied with this.
In the Netherlands, 1 percent of the over-20s are morbidly obese. That means that more than 14 adults suffer from this most serious form of obesity. This is evident from new figures from the CBS and RIVM Health Survey and Lifestyle Monitor, which have been broken down into the three obesity classes for the first time. In total, 2017 percent had some form of obesity in 2,5, more than XNUMX times more than in the early XNUMXs.
Beautiful fat is not ugly in Thailand
A beauty pageant took place in Nakhon Ratchasima last weekend where the title of “Jumbo Beauty Queen” was up for grabs. During a colorful spectacle, Kwanrapi Boonchaisuk, 29 years old and 108 kilos clean on the hook, won the coveted title.
One in three Thai children is overweight
One in three students in secondary education and one in five in primary schools are overweight. This has been established in an investigation by the Office of Private Education Commission and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation.
Obesity and obesity biggest health problem in Thai children
Overweight and obesity are the two biggest health problems in Thai children. This is according to a survey by the National Statistics Office and the NESDB.
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Thirty percent of the world's population is overweight
Thirty percent of the world's population is overweight or obese. At least 2,2 billion adults and children have health problems because they are overweight. That is twice as many as in 1980.
Replacing your soda with water can reduce the risk of obesity by 15 percent. It has even more effect to exchange your beer for water, the chance that you will become too fat decreases by 20 percent. So say researchers from the University of Navarra, who announced the results of their study among 16.000 participants during a conference on obesity in Porto.
Being overweight increases the risk of many types of cancer
Almost everyone knows that excess weight is dangerous for your heart and blood vessels. Obesity also increases the risk of 13 types of cancer, according to a study published by the World Health Organization WHO.
Severe obesity can shorten lifespan by up to ten years
Those who are seriously overweight live an average of 10 years shorter. A little overweight reduces life expectancy by at least a year. This is the conclusion of a large-scale study published in The Lancet Medical Journal.
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Drinking green tea is very healthy. Tests on mice show that green tea slows down weight gain and also has life-prolonging work
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Less educated people are more likely to be overweight
The lower a person's level of education, the more often he or she is overweight. A quarter of people aged 25 or older with at most primary education are seriously overweight (obese). This is 6 percent among university graduates.