10 facts about overweight and obesity

Essential knowledge for parents and children to help with obesity prevention

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UNICEF/2022/Wilander

Highlights

Overweight and obesity are increasing in Indonesia, affecting 1 in 5 school-age children, 1 in 7 adolescents, and 1 in 3 adults as of 2023. This factsheet answers ten key questions about overweight and obesity, providing essential knowledge for parents and children to help with prevention.

Author(s)
UNICEF Indonesia
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English, Indonesian