March 28, 2025|
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|8 months agoSwiss Obesity Crisis: Adult Overweight Rates Double
New health data reveals 43% of Swiss adults are now overweight, with men particularly affected, prompting concerns from medical professionals about the growing public health challenge.
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- 43% of Swiss adults are currently overweight, with men being more affected than women
- Obesity rates have doubled in Switzerland over the past 30 years
- Patients now face waiting times of up to a year for obesity treatment
By The Numbers
43%
Percentage of overweight Swiss adults
25-29.9
BMI range considered overweight
20-30%
Weight reduction possible through medication
They Said
"The issue has doubled over the past 30 years. There are more obese people, and they are significantly heavier than before."
"Men often take longer to acknowledge that they have a problem, but once they do, they're often very committed and lose weight more easily."