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"Food systems are making us sick," explained Cecilia Rocha, the leading author of the report by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food). (Photo: Pixabay)

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Obesity linked to agricultural policy, new studies say

The number of obese children and adolescents - aged five to 19 years - worldwide has risen tenfold in the past four decades, according to new research published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

On World Obesity Day (11 October), the findings are a timely reminder that action to tackle obesity needs to be swift, progressive and effective.

Health campaigners are advocating for n...

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"Food systems are making us sick," explained Cecilia Rocha, the leading author of the report by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food). (Photo: Pixabay)

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