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U.S. Lifestyles Blamed For Obesity Epidemic Sweeping Mexico

  • August 13, 2003

There has been a 158 percent increase in obesity over the last decade. Mexico's combination of junk food, rapid urbanisation and genetic traits mean obesity rates have overtaken Europe's fattest country, Britain, where around 22 percent of adults are obese. Even more concerning, it is catching up with the United States where adult obesity tops 30 percent. Some of the keys to the solution are in my new book. The Guardian August 11, 2003