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flag Africa's obesity crisis grows, with South Africa, Eswatini, and Seychelles leading, prompting new medical guidelines and public health efforts.

flag Obesity rates in Africa are rising, with adult prevalence up to 12.08% in 2022, driven by urbanization, processed foods, and sedentary lifestyles. flag 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. flag Health officials warn of growing risks for diabetes and heart disease, prompting a national push for better nutrition, physical activity, and policy changes. flag 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.

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