More Singaporeans are too fat

SINGAPOREANS are losing the battle of the bulge, with one in 10 - or 10.8 per cent of the population - being obese.

This is up from 6.9 per cent in 2004, according to the latest National Health Survey.

The findings of the survey, which is conducted by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) every six years, were revealed on Sunday at the launch of the annual National Healthy Lifestyle Campaign.

The growing rate of obesity can be blamed on two main factors - Singaporeans are not exercising enough, and they are not eating properly.

The bad news comes despite many efforts over the years to promote healthy living through exercise and proper diet.

While the obesity figure is not as high as in other developed countries, such as in the United States, where one in three people is obese, the HPB still sees cause for concern.

Article courtesy of Straits Times