Scientists have seen a shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over the past 25 years

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Scientists have seen a shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over the past 25 years [1]

Rapid urbanisation and associated changes in people’s lifestyle means Africa faces a growing obesity problem.

Publication Date:

05/02/2018

Source: New Times (Rwanda) [2]

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