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In Kenya, obesity linked to cultural wealth symbols becomes a major health crisis, warns WHO.
In many African cultures, a large belly is traditionally seen as a symbol of wealth, contributing to a rise in obesity and obesity-related illnesses, such as diabetes, which now lead causes of death in Kenya.
The World Health Organization warns this trend is a "ticking time bomb" for the continent with the world's youngest and fastest-growing population.
Efforts to change perceptions include public health campaigns and personal stories of weight loss.
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En Kenia, la obesidad vinculada a los símbolos de riqueza cultural se convierte en una grave crisis de salud, advierte la OMS.