One in Two Adults Is Obese: French Polynesia Is Trying to Curb the Phenomenon
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Within 11 years, the proportion of adults with obesity increased from 40 to 51% in French Polynesia.
The proportion of adults suffering from obesity thus increased from 40% to 51% of the population within 11 years
But these athletic physiques are becoming increasingly rare: more than one in two adults and one in four teenagers are obese in French Polynesia. "I try to cut down, but I eat too much at every meal," admits Terai Hatitio. At 15, this high school student weighs 140 kilos (308 pounds). Still far from his father's 210 kilos (440 pounds). "Being overweight has many drawbacks; I can't do certain movements, so some sports are difficult for me," exp…
French Polynesia must adapt to the resurgence of a disease: obesity. One in two adults and one in four adolescents are in this situation.
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