Excess weight is a major problem in Europe :
- Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Its prevalence has tripled in many European countries since the 1980s
- Over 50% of both men and women in Europe are overweight
- Roughly 23% of women and 20% of men are obese
- Approximately 35% of all European are insufficiently physically active
Overweight and obesity in women
Overweight and obesity in men
Source : WHO/Europe 2008, Country estimates
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