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How does obesity vary between men and women?

via Max Galka

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There are some clear patterns by region. In Europe and the U.S., obesity rates for men and women are roughly equal. In southern African countries, Women have obesity rates that are on average 20% higher than obesity rates for men.

Via Max Galka at Metrocosm

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    The UK men and women appear to be the fattest in Europe.
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