Tag: Vietnam health

According to data from sources like WorldAtlas, Vietnam has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world, with only 2.1% of its population considered obese, but what country has the lowest fat rate overall? The answer depends on how you measure 'fat,' which is often equated with obesity prevalence based on BMI. This article delves into the statistics and underlying factors behind low body fat percentages in various nations.

While Vietnam has been ranked among the top 11 healthiest countries by some indices and boasts one of the lowest obesity rates in the world, with only 2.1% of its population classified as obese, its health story is more complex. This high-level ranking and low obesity rate, however, do not tell the full story of public health in the Southeast Asian nation.