Leaner times leading more Greeks to obesity experts say

Austerity has led to Greeks gaining instead of shedding pounds, according to experts at the Hellenic Medical Association for Obesity (HMAO) who have warned of the health risks of an increase in the consumption of cheap fast food.A study carried out by the HMAO on primary school children last year revealed that 40 percent were overweight compared to 30 percent in 2003. The increase is similar for ...

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