Obesity Invades Germany
ChartPeople in the US and UK are obese–or at least many people are. The problem has moved to Germany. Gallup says “Half of German adults are obese (13.7%) and overweight (36.4%), similar to the 54.5% in the United Kingdom, but…
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People in the US and UK are obese–or at least many people are.
The problem has moved to Germany. Gallup says “Half of German adults are obese (13.7%) and overweight (36.4%), similar to the 54.5% in the United Kingdom, but significantly less than the 62.1% in the United States.”
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Douglas A. McIntyre
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Michael Sauter is Lead Editor at 24/7 Wall St. He has worked here in various capacities since 2010, starting out as a healthcare industry beat writer. He helped develop the site’s data-driven content, which contributed to 24/7 Wall St. becoming a recognized brand in the field of data journalism, covering a wide range of social and economic issues. Today, he rarely writes but enjoys working with authors and data to find the best way to present information clearly and effectively. In his occasional spare time, Michael loves cycling, listening to audiobooks, and (passably) playing the piano.
