10 Most Obese Country In The World

According to WHO, there are 1.5 million adults are overweight and obese. The following list expands on list of top 10 countries that have a population of overweight increases provided by WHO in 2007 and 2009.


1. Samoa: 83%

83% of the Samoan people are overweight. The reason why Samoa is at No. 1 is because it has a large 

population of obese people. According to WHO, American Samoa (Islands of Samoa) is the fattest person in the world. 93.5% of the population are obese. High numbers because of increased migration and cultural exchange between Western and Samoan people. Samoan people who brought Western ideas to the diet. A diet is not nutritious, high in sugar and saturated fat one cause.


2. Nauru: 94.5%

This small country has an average BMI between 34 and 35. Blame it on the Fast Food businesses are now operating in the country. Population becomes more urban and have tried to rely less on traditional diet and prefer junk food. Prior to junk food, obesity is never a problem. In 2007, they have the highest overweight population. Like the problem with many South Pacific islands, Naura is expected to face these issues because of its dependence on Western culture.


3.Federated States of Micronesia: 91.1%

Micronesia is a country with a history of dependence on foreign influence. In the last 50 years this country is strongly influenced by the United States, which took over the country after World War II. Mainly they have changed their diet with suggestions from the American. Foreign relations has enabled the country to carry goods impor.Orang people now eat more salty and processed foods higher in saturated fats such as corned beef, turkey tails and spam. Thus not surprising that this country has the second highest population of overweight people. WHO predicts that the population will increase during 2015 as foreign influences are present.
4. United States: 74,1%

If you are wondering why the United States is in this list, you should watch the documentary film Super Size Me! Americans do not realize what the effect of McDonald's and other fast food industry affects their weight and health. Today, 1 in 3 U.S. children are overweight / obese. They perform activities such as watching TV, which involve a little berolahraga.68% of adults are overweight and also have a BMI between 25 and 29. It is no wonder that many Americans are approaching obesity and obesity has increased 4-fold between 1986 and 2000. They have no one to blame but themselves. They are the founders of many fast food franchises such as KFC, Taco Bell and McDonalds.


5. Mexico: 68,1%

In the last decade there has been a surge in the availability of soft drinks industry and fast food in Mexico. Now there are a total of more than 200 McDonald's in the country. 71% female and 66% of men are affected by health problems associated with overweight and obesity. MORE people choose fried foods healthier than anywhere and anytime in this country. The increasing influence of fast food and soft drinks led to a nation with a population of obese / overweight less than 10% in 1986 to 68.1% in 2007. This is a big change in the leading in the wrong direction. The effect is very large as Mexico Diabetes Foundation believes that 6-10000000 Mexicans affected by diabetes, caused by obesity and being overweight.

6. United Kingdom: 63,8%

The Independent reported that 2 million children in Britain are overweight, 700,000 of whom are obese. This means 1 of 6 children between the ages of 2 the United Kingdom and 15 are overweight. In 2009, the BBC reported that 1 in 4 adults are obese in the UK. The reason for these high numbers are not balanced between diet and physical inactivity. WHO believes that this will be increased and the project is 80% of men (older than 30) and 73% of women (older than 30) will be overweight by 2015 in England. Currently the UK has the largest obese population in Europe.

7.canada: 61,1%

Statistics (2004): People - Adults: Obesity - 23%; Overweight - 36% Children: Obesity - 8%; Overweight - 18%
Canadian statistics can blame this on their neighbors to the south (U.S.). Number of children who are overweight and obesity tripled in the last 25 years. This increase is due to the fact that children and adults eat fast food and not exercising to balance the calories. WHO estimates that the population rose 3% in men and 4% in women over age 30. In fact there is little difference between Canadians and Americans. 1 in 4 Canadians are obese, while 1 in 3 Americans are obese. The effect is very large and individuals are more at risk of disability, heart disease and premature death. Given that the Canadian health care system of governmentally funded, those who are obese with health problems of flooding and hospital medical bills.


8. Germany: 58,9%

2007 statistics found that Germany has a population of more people who are overweight. According to the Federal Statistical Office Germany, more than 50% of the population is overweight. German residents blamed budget cuts by the government that this menybabkan Germany has recently made cuts to the Physical Education classes and funding nutritionist funding. Others blame the problem on beer craze The Germans (German held three weeks of the World's Largest Beer Festival each year).

9. Egypt: 69,4%

Egypt has a population of women increases in overweight: 76%. These statistics are expected to rise because women refrain from doing many activities. Egypt is thus considered the most obese African countries, on the African continent, mostly black residents of this continent of hunger, poverty and other related health problems.

10. Malta: 68,7%

Maltese men are also becoming increasingly overweight: 36%. These statistics are expected to rise as more men like to drink alcohol. Monthly binge drinking has increased 3-fold in the last 6 years. Also, poor diet and lack of exercise are the main causes of obesity and overweight are increasing in Malta.