🇿🇦 *SOUTH AFRICA’S DEEPENING OBESITY CRISIS DEMANDS URGENT ACTION* The problem begins early. A 2021/2022 survey found that 16% of children aged 6 to 18 were “severely overweight,” and projections suggest that childhood obesity rates could double by 2030. Experts link this trend to an “obesogenic” environment, where unhealthy, calorie-dense foods high in sugar, salt, and fat are aggressively marketed and widely available. This environment, coupled with increasing urbanisation and sedentary lifestyles, creates a complex web of factors driving the obesity crisis. *Read full article here* 👇🏼 https://independentpress.cc/south-africas-deepening-obesity-crisis-demands-urgent-action/2025/06/17/ --------------------------------- 🔴 Get short and instant News alerts by joining *INDEPENDENT PRESS* WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAtNxX8fewmiFmN7N22