Top 10 Countries Celebrating Female Obesity

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide: According to a 2011 World Health Organization study, 1 in 9 people are obese and the trend is ever-expanding. Despite a myriad of concomitant health concerns, excessive fatness continues to be embraced by many countries as a sign of health, wealth and happiness. The following list explores the top [...]

Posted by Suzy Duvall on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 12:01 am
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