Obesity: The silent epidemic weighing on our future
Obesity is no longer just about waistlines. It is a growing health crisis, silently threatening millions of lives. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in seven people worldwide lived with obesity in 2024.
Bangladesh, too, faces growing concerns as unhealthy diets and inactive lifestyles become increasingly common.
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