Half of Hong Kong’s population between the ages of 15 and 84 are considered either overweight or obese. Photo: AFP Half of Hong Kong’s population between the ages of 15 and 84 are considered either overweight or obese. Photo: AFP
Half of Hong Kong’s population between the ages of 15 and 84 are considered either overweight or obese. Photo: AFP
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Fighting the obesity problem may need more than education

  • With more Hongkongers considered either overweight or obese, a tougher approach to the problem may need to be considered such as regulations and taxes on sugary food and drinks

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Updated: 11:14pm, 9 Mar, 2019

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Half of Hong Kong’s population between the ages of 15 and 84 are considered either overweight or obese. Photo: AFP Half of Hong Kong’s population between the ages of 15 and 84 are considered either overweight or obese. Photo: AFP
Half of Hong Kong’s population between the ages of 15 and 84 are considered either overweight or obese. Photo: AFP
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