Recife leads Brazil in obesity rates as national prevalence rises

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Recife leads Brazilian capitals in obesity rates, with nearly half of its adult population affected. New data reveals a significant rise in obesity and overweight conditions across Brazil, with ultra-processed foods and sedentary lifestyles cited as major contributors. Experts emphasize that obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease requiring structural societal changes and improved public health policies for effective prevention and treatment.


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