#PODCAST Childhood obesity in children under 5 in South Africa is currently more than double the world average #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South Africa has seen a notable surge in obesity among women and children in recent years. New medical aid scheme research has found that the prevalence of childhood obesity in children under five is at 13% - a particularly alarming stat, as it's more than double the worldwide average. Meanwhile, 60% of women aged 20-24 are dealing with excess weight or obesity. In contrast to this, approximately 14.5% of men within the same age group face similar issues. In this interview, Profmed health-care expert Justine Lacy discusses the challenges around overcoming obesity and why it's now becoming a major concern...