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Africa's obesity crisis grows, with South Africa, Eswatini, and Seychelles leading, prompting new medical guidelines and public health efforts.
Obesity rates in Africa are rising, with adult prevalence up to 12.08% in 2022, driven by urbanization, processed foods, and sedentary lifestyles.
South Africa, Eswatini, and Seychelles have the highest rates, with over one-third of adults obese and 23% of children aged 6–14 overweight or obese.
Health officials warn of growing risks for diabetes and heart disease, prompting a national push for better nutrition, physical activity, and policy changes.
South Africa has released new clinical guidelines treating obesity as a chronic disease, emphasizing medical care over lifestyle advice alone and cautioning against unregulated use of weight-loss drugs.
La crisis de obesidad de África crece, con Sudáfrica, Eswatini y Seychelles a la cabeza, lo que impulsa nuevas pautas médicas y esfuerzos de salud pública.