Share of obese people aged 20-64 in Israel 2015-2019
According to VINEA, in 2019, the share of obese people aged 20-64 in Israel stood at 24.1 percent. This was a slight rise compared to the previous year. The obesity rate among adults in this age range gradually increased during the observed period. The Israeli ministry of health and NGOs created various initiatives to reduce obesity rates in the population. For instance, there is a marking of products containing high sugar or fat.