obesity

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Harming Young People, Cutting Short Lives

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By David Arome Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are popular drinks in the Nigerian market. They are sold in shops, kiosks, on the streets, and by hawkers everywhere. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sugar-sweetened beverages as all beverages containing free sugar or other sweeteners. They come in refined, well-packaged forms. Some are imported while others are locally made. They […]

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Weighty Challenges: Escalating Battle against Obesity-Related Chronic Diseases

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By Cecilia Attah The global surge in obesity is a pressing concern, with predictions indicating that one billion people worldwide will grapple with this health issue by 2030. No longer confined to affluent nations, obesity is increasingly prevalent in lower and middle-income countries, particularly affecting vulnerable communities. Obesity, characterised by excess body fat posing health

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