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Obesity in Ukraine

Obesity in Ukraine is a health issue. Overall, 53% are considered overweight and 20% meet the definition of obesity. The Donetsk and Poltava regions are considered the most overweight. The lack of a healthy diet has been cited as a cause of obesity.

Overview

The percentage of overweight Ukrainians is at 53% of the population, and the percentage of those who meet the definition of obese is 20%.^[1] Statistics show that Ukrainians continue to gain weight.^[1] Doctors claim that the worst-affected regions are Donetsk and Poltava.^[1] Crimea is considered "the most slender region of the country",^[1] and the percentage of overweight people there is 49,7%; the percentage who meet the definition of obesity is 12,3%.^[1]

Causes

The Ukrainian Health Ministry stated in late 2012 that 70% of Ukrainians do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.^[2] Eating the wrong food can "lead to a deficiency of essential nutrients in the body, digestive system and heart, obesity, diabetes and even cancer."^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e МАЛКИНА, Наталья (9 October 2012). "Опубликован список самых "тучных" областей Украины". Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine (in Russian). Retrieved 10 October 2012.
^ ^a ^b "Минздрав: более 2 миллионов украинских детей страдают различными болезнями из-за неправильного питания". Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine (in Russian). Retrieved 10 October 2012.