Obesity in Africa is rising rapidly, driven by ultra-processed foods and industry influence over public health policies. On World Obesity Day, we examine what’s being done — and the challenges ...

Aphelele Mtwecu talks about World Obesity Day, health and lifestyle We need policy changes,community-driven initiatives, and a redefinition of our relationship with food to create a healthier ...

Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030, according to a new study, an "alarming rise" that has been "compared with the HIV epidemic", said The Guardian. Unlike in most ...

In South Africa, obesity related illnesses are the number one cause of death – HIV the fourth. Think South Africa, think HIV – but somewhere in the past decade that has changed. Obesity ...

As World Obesity Day was marked on Tuesday, a recent survey revealed that 68% of South African women and 38% of men are overweight or obese. Liezel Engelbrecht, a registered dietitian and the DG ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An estimated 45% of women in Africa will be overweight or obese by 2030, while the figure for ...