And in Africa, the growth rate is even steeper: The number of obese adults is expected to surge over 200%, from 11.8 million to 37.2 million in 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.

In South Africa, obesity related illnesses are the number one cause of death – HIV the fourth. Think South Africa, think HIV – but somewhere in the past decade that has changed. Obesity ...

Interwoven Factors of Obesity in South AfricaSouth Africa's obesity crisis doesn't affect all communities equally. Black South African women rank highest in the statistics, with nearly 80% ...

But during that period, overweight and obesity in sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to increase by more than 250% to 522 million, driven by population growth. "Governments and the public health ...

The Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) South Africa has this month launched its 'Nourish to Thrive: Overcoming Obesity Together’ campaign. The initiative, running throughout this month ...

Meanwhile, large groups — particularly girls in North America, Oceania, North Africa, and Latin America — are at a high risk for obesity, necessitating urgent intervention. The study revealed ...

Researchers say poor eating habits, lack of health care access, obesity and physical inactivity are key drivers of diabetes in Africa ...

Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030, according to a new study, an "alarming rise" that has been "compared with the HIV epidemic", said The Guardian. Unlike in most ...