Hanoi: Obesity is rising fast in South-East Asia, putting strain on healthcare systems and government budgets, particularly in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, according to research from Fitch Solutions Macro Research.
Vietnam had the biggest increase in the number of obese people – those with a body mass index above 25 – in the five years through 2014, at 38%, followed by Indonesia at 33%.
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