Spain is seeing an increase in overweight and obesity, both in adults and children. This is demonstrated by recent research conducted by the National Center of Epidemiology and the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition. The numbers show an alarming situation.
from facts For 2020 it appears to be one in three children Very heavy between the ages of 2 and 17 years. More specifically, 10% of children Obesity and 2% severe obesity. There are clear differences between boys and girls. Overweight (34%) and obesity (13%) are much higher among boys than girls (26% and 8%, respectively).
The highest rates of overweight and obesity are recorded among children between the ages of 6 and 9 years. children From families where grown ups Suffering from overweight, they are more likely to be overweight, while children Families with low education and income are more likely to be overweight. The lowest obesity figures appear in Northern Spain.
Also with grown ups There is an increase in obesity. 56% of adults are overweight, 19% are obese, and 37% are overweight. Nearly 5% are obese. exactly like children Also applies to grown ups Men are more likely to be overweight and obese, while severe obesity is slightly higher in women.
overweight Obesity increases with age, with a slight decrease at about 70-80 years. Inequalities in figures related to the level of education and income are more pronounced among women.
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