Why is Tuvalu so obese? Exploring the complex reasons
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As of 2022, age-standardized data from the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that 64.2% of Tuvalu's adult population was affected by obesity, a prevalence among the highest in the world. This alarming statistic reflects a complex public health challenge driven by a mix of environmental, social, and genetic factors unique to the small island nation.
