Obesity in Ukraine

Obesity in Ukraine is a health issue. Overall, 53% are considered overweight and 20% meet the definition of obesity. The Donetsk and Poltava regions are considered the most overweight. The lack of a healthy diet has been cited as a cause of obesity.

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 show 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 overweight people in Crimea is 49,7% and the percentage of people who meet the definition of obesity is 12,3%.^[1]

Causes

The Ukrainian Health Ministry stated in late 2012 that 70 percent of Ukrainians do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.^[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]

See also

• Health in Ukraine

References