Africa Daily - Do we have an obesity problem?

Do we have an obesity problem?

Download Do we have an obesity problem?

Enough with the snacks: Africa’s got an obesity problem.

And this is leading to major health issues like heart and liver disease across the continent.

At a glance, this might seem rather peculiar, considering malnutrition is still a huge issue in Africa. So, what exactly is going on?

How did obesity become a problem in countries known for their incredible produce and healthy, balanced diets? Where did it all wrong?

And more importantly: what can we all do about it?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)

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Published on Friday, 19th March 2021.

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