The proportion of obese boys in China jumped to 15.2% in 2022 from 1.3% in 1990, trailing the United States 22%, but higher than Japan's 6%, Britain's and Canada's 12% and India's 4%. Obesity in ...

Still, the adult obesity rate in the U.S. is 42.4% vs. 14% in China—though it’s expected to rise along with interest in fast food and with a more desk-bound culture due to technological advances.

Obesity in girls rose to 7.7% in 2022 from 0.6% in 1990. “Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading risk factor for death and disability in the ...

The proportion of obese boys in China jumped to 15.2% in 2022 from 1.3% in 1990, trailing the United States 22%, but higher than Japan's 6%, Britain's and Canada's 12% and India's 4%. Obesity in ...

China to Prioritise Physical Education in Schools as Obesity Rates Rise HONG KONG (Reuters) - China is aiming to beef up physical education in schools, making it core to the curriculum rather than ...