2024 China Obesity Congress focuses on healthy lifestyle approach to tackle obesity in China.

Chinese experts at the 2024 China Obesity Congress are advocating a balanced and healthy lifestyle approach for tackling obesity, emphasizing reasonable dieting and exercise instead of weight-loss medicines and surgeries. With over half of China's adult population overweight or obese, the Chinese government is increasing efforts to raise public awareness of obesity risks and integrating weight management into its Healthy China Initiative. Estimates suggest that by 2030, 65.3% of China's population will be overweight or obese, leading to approximately 418 billion yuan (58.5 billion USD) in medical expenses.

August 17, 2024
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