Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, Knesset Health Committee learns

Over half of Israeli adults are overweight or obese, prompting calls for significant investment in prevention and treatment. Lawmakers and health officials highlighted the economic cost of inaction and cited factors like medication costs, inadequate services in low-income areas, and lack of accessible educational materials as contributing to rising rates. The discussion also touched on the cancellation of a sugar tax and the need for a national plan to address obesity as a chronic disease, aiming to reduce health inequalities.