Obesity is also a problem in South Africa

Obesity is also a problem in South Africa

Obesity is also a problem in South Africa


Obesity is not a problem confined to the rich nations. In Africa, a growing number of people also suffer from this disease. According to researchers, the trend is detrimental to the fragile economies of the continent.

Zandile Mchiza, Council for Research in the Humanities (HSRC) of South Africa, found that both lack and excess food are evident in poor African communities, both phenomena are interrelated.

"Obesity can cause all sorts of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, heart disease and various cancers. This can have several implications for the economies of the countries," Mchiza.

The expert led a research project that studied the extent of the problem of obesity in Africa.

"An obese farm worker is as productive as one with a healthy weight level. That person will not be able to travel long distances or stand in one place for a long period of time while performing tasks. The lack of productivity due to obesity may therefore damage the economy of a country, "he said.read more link at the bottom.
Obesity is also a problem in South Africa

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