Obesity has surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year. This is according to a new report by UNICEF. 1 in 10 school-aged children and adolescents are at risk of life-threatening disease.

Obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions of the world, except sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Christiane Rudert, Regional Advisor for Nutrition - UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa.

Obesity has surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year. This is according to a new report by UNICEF. 1 in 10 school-aged children and adolescents are at risk of life-threatening disease.
Obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions of the world, except sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Christiane Rudert, Regional Advisor for Nutrition - UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa.

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