Obesity in Nauru

Obesity is a major issue for the Republic of Nauru. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that 94.5% of Nauruans are overweight or obese, Nauruans in the age 27-40 years old have a weight more than 100 kg. with an obesity rate of 71.7%.

Nauru is known to have the highest rates of obese inhabitants worldwide. The average body weight among Nauruans is approximately 100 kilograms (220 lb). Nauru has an average BMI between 34 and 35. In 2007 World Health Organization (WHO) warned Nauru about the dangers of obesity, including heart attacks and premature death.

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