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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