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Turkey Is Publicly Weighing Citizens, Urging Those Overweight to Slim Down Under New Health Crackdown
- Turkey launched a nationwide health initiative on May 10, 2025, weighing citizens publicly to address overweight issues across its 81 provinces.
- The campaign responds to rising obesity, with about 30% of the population obese and 50% overweight, according to WHO and local officials.
- Health workers conduct spontaneous BMI checks in public areas like malls, bus stations, and stadiums, using scales and tape measures directly on citizens.
- Memişoğlu addressed the youth, noting that while their posts on social platforms are often humorous, the problem of excess weight is a serious matter.
- The initiative aims to evaluate the BMI of 10 million people by July 10, 2025, seeking to reduce obesity-linked conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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