The big cost of obesity in South Africa

[Hanno Labuschagne]

The big cost of obesity in South Africa

Globally, it is widely acknowledged that obesity-related conditions and their complications add hugely to healthcare costs and productivity losses. In turn this adds a large burden on individuals, their families and on governments.

One estimate suggests that of the total health expenditure on the continent, 9% is attributed to dealing with people who are overweight and obese.

[Bloomberg]

 

[Unreal]

I didn’t read the article but I say let’s stone them

 

[saor]

Globally, it is widely acknowledged that obesity-related conditions and their complications add hugely to healthcare costs and productivity losses. In turn this adds a large burden on individuals, their families and on governments.

The terrible writing saved by the puns.

 

[BBSA]

The headline should read "The big cost of poor diets in South Africa"

 

[Flanders]

The headline should read "The Khulubusean cost of poor diets in South Africa"

FTFY

 

[ForceFate]

I've gained a bit of kilos.

 

[ForceFate]

FTFY

Surprised the guy can still walk unaided.

 

[Oldfut]

KFC SA has record sales?

 

[Danie_V]

Really sad part is that some of it can be reduced by just changing lifestyle and diet eg. reversing Type 2 diabetes. Yes we already have a sugar tax, but how is that actually helping consumers? Considering the money govt gets in, and the fact they issue recommendations on diet, etc, why is so little (is there anything?) done about raising awareness around lifestyle choices.Maybe fast food is just too cheap and available. Processed food should carry clearer warnings about the chemical and other added contents.

Yes the good old-fashioned whole food is still best ;-)

 

[wingnut771]

Really sad part is that some of it can be reduced by just changing lifestyle and diet eg. reversing Type 2 diabetes. Yes we already have a sugar tax, but how is that actually helping consumers? Considering the money govt gets in, and the fact they issue recommendations on diet, etc, why is so little (is there anything?) done about raising awareness around lifestyle choices.Maybe fast food is just too cheap and available. Processed food should carry clearer warnings about the chemical and other added contents.

Yes the good old-fashioned whole food is still best ;-)

Yeah, I've given up trying to get my dad to change his habits to reverse his diabetes.

 

[Kola-CT]

‘n Vet fokkop…

 

[ForceFate]

KFC SA has record sales?

South Africans eat worst food than KFC.

 

[saor]

Your mama so fat this whole article about her.

 

[3WA]

a large burden on individuals

Nice one, Hanno.

 

[RunningFromFat]

fat lol

 

[Quicks]

Tax overweight people more!

 

[RonSwanson]

FTFY

Te lui om te kak.

 

[ShaunSA]

Not sure what the fuss is about. I'm sure they're all vaxxed and will live to be 100 without any issues

 

[ShaunSA]

Really sad part is that some of it can be reduced by just changing lifestyle and diet eg. reversing Type 2 diabetes. Yes we already have a sugar tax, but how is that actually helping consumers? Considering the money govt gets in, and the fact they issue recommendations on diet, etc, why is so little (is there anything?) done about raising awareness around lifestyle choices.Maybe fast food is just too cheap and available. Processed food should carry clearer warnings about the chemical and other added contents.

Yes the good old-fashioned whole food is still best ;-)

Bullschit. Get jabbed. Save lives

 

[Thugscub]

Eat eat eat today. Tomorrow it don't exist.