According to a survey between July 2021 and June 2022, 38.6 percent of adults aged 20 and 59 in the Philippines were diagnosed as obese or overweight. Obesity increases the risk for severe diseases and health conditions such as hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
In 2023, about ***** percent of assessed adults aged 20 and above in the Philippines were identified as obese or overweight. The highest share of obese or overweight adults was reported among adults in the National Capital Region (NCR) at ***** percent. In contrast, the lowest share of overweight adults was among the assessed individuals in BARMM and Region VIII.
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According to a survey between July 2021 and June 2022, 38.6 percent of adults aged 20 and 59 in the Philippines were diagnosed as obese or overweight. Obesity increases the risk for severe diseases and health conditions such as hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.