Obesity in Ukraine
Obesity in Ukraine is a health issue in the Ukraine. Overall, 53% are considered overweight and 20% meet the definition of obesity. The Donetsk and Poltava regions are considered the "thickest" and Crimea is considered to have the least number of fat people.
Overview
The percentage of overweight Ukrainians is at 53% of the population and the percentage of Ukrainians who meet the definition of obese is 20%.[1] Statistics shoe that Ukrainians continue to gain weight.[1] Doctors claim that the regions with the "thickest Ukrainians" are Donetsk and Poltava regions.[1] Crimea is considered "the most slender region of the country"[1] The percentage of of overweight people in Crimea is 49,7% and the percentage of people who meet the definition of obesity is 12,3%.[1]
Causes
Healthy diet
The Ukrainian Health Ministry stated that "70% of students do not get enough fruits, vegetables and dairy products."[2] Eating the wrong food can "lead to a deficiency of essential nutrients in the body, digestive system and heart, obesity, diabetes and even cancer."[2] Chief Dietitian Ministry Oleg Shvets said that "the blame - a habit to eat properly. Excess sweet, refined foods, sodas and juices from concentrate has a daily rate of one third of Ukrainian students."[2]
Effects
Premature death
An American study shows that the risk of premature death was twice as in people with normal weight.[3]
Effects on the brian
British scientists found that Obesity "leads to a more rapid reduction in brain activity compared to people of normal weight."[4] They also found that people who are overweight are at risk for mental illness.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e МАЛКИНА, Наталья (9 october 2012). "Опубликован список самых "тучных" областей Украины". Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine (in Russian). Retrieved 10 October 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c "Минздрав: более 2 миллионов украинских детей страдают различными болезнями из-за неправильного питания". Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine (in Russian). Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ КУКАРЦЕВА, Анна (31 August 2012). "Лишний жир на животе приводит к преждевременной смерти". Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine (in Russian). Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Ученые: ожирение приводит к тупости". Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine (in Russian). 21 August 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.