In 2020, about 10.4 percent of children aged below 6 years in China had an overweight or obesity problem. Due to an unhealthy diet and a less active urban lifestyle, overweight and obesity have become more common among Chinese adults with a prevalance rate of over 50 percent.
Share of children and teens with overweight problems in China in 2020, by age group
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China.org.cn. (December 23, 2020). Share of children and teens with overweight problems in China in 2020, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1202241/china-prevalence-of-overweight-among-children-and-teens/
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