By Mia Milan
A new study has shown that South Africa has the highest overweight and obesity rate in sub-Saharan Africa. Some of the reasons stated are the increasing Westernisation and urbanisation of the South African population which results in people living less active lifestyles and consuming more fast food. This poses serious concerns with over-weight and obesity considerably increasing the risk for developing cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, osteaoarthritis and chronic kidney disease.
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