30th August, 2010, London. Brazil name seems synonymous with slim body figures and beautiful beaches but it seems everything changing soon as the nation waistlines are growing each and every year.
According to the statistics around 50 % of the people in Brazil are overweight, and more than 15 percent of their citizens are obese. The percentage of men that are overweight in Brazil has climbed up to an astounding 50.1 percent, which is up from 18.5 percent in 1974. The percentage of overweight women has climbed as well, with 48% of women now being overweight.
Brazil's Health Minister Jose Gomes Temporao fears, Brazilians could have the same population of overweight people as America in the next 10 years. Most overweight people in Brazil right now are higher-income men and people living in the wealthier south part of the country.
It appears as if obesity is striking mostly rich people in all counties and the rich nation. Changes in the modern lifestyle has contributed a lot for the rise in the obesity level among the rich nations. Overweight and obesity are serious health hazards and responsible for many life threatening diseases like heart disease, diabetes, back pain, cancer, arthritis and breathlessness, etc.
Incorporating moderate exercise in daily lifestyle such as brisk walking, cycling, at least three times a week for 20-30 minutes will be a great start to lose weight and fight against obesity.New Obesity Campaign UK founded by celebrity yoga trainer Subodh Gupta offers absolutely free weight loss program worth £300 to everybody and guidance to lose weight, celebrity secrets to stay slim and all you need is your commitment.
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