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Global Rise in Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight Rates, UNICEF Reports

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Source: The Economist
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A UNICEF report reveals that for the first time, more school-aged children are obese than severely undernourished, with one-fifth of children aged 5-19 overweight and half of them obese, highlighting a concerning global health trend.

Topics:health#childhood-obesity#global-health#malnutrition#public-health#unicef#world
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