Nearly 20 Million Vietnamese Overweight or Obese, Driven by Dietary Shifts
Nearly 20 million Vietnamese, close to 20% of the population, are now classified as overweight or obese, with a significant surge among children and adolescents. This trend, primarily driven by changing dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles, poses a serious public health challenge, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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