Laos Among Nations to See Largest Increase in Obesity
Laos is among countries that will have the largest increase in obesity between 2017 and 2030, a recent study has revealed.
Laos ranked 8th in the obesity crisis ranking compiled by the World Obesity Federation and Atlas of Childhood Obesity, Guardian reported. The ranking estimates percentage point increase in children aged between five and nine from a total of 191 countries.
South Africa topped the ranking, and it was followed by China and Maldives. From Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranked 5th while Thailand landed 7th.
Taejun Kang
