The problem of obesity and over weight is
faced by millions of people worldwide so Malta is no exception
in this regard. It's a major issue that affects the entire
population of this island nation. The overweight and obesity
level found in Malta exceeds 30% among children aged between
7 and 11 years of age and it also boosts of the highest number
of overweight and obese youths in Europe.
Obesity presents numerous problems for the
child as well as the adults. This includes high cholesterol
and blood pressure levels, which are risk factors for heart
disease, high incidence of orthopedic problems, liver disease,
and asthma. Apart from this, overweight adolescents have a
70 per cent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults.
To overcome this problem, it's very important to educate the
people about obesity and understand the health implications
that obesity
Read the complete news article here:
http://217.145.4.56/ind/mainpage.asp
|
