Malnutrition, lifestyle risks still plague Pinoys across all ages–survey

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NO age group is spared from the burden of malnutrition among Filipinos, as the latest National Nutrition Survey released on Tuesday revealed alarming rates of undernutrition, overweight and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors among children, youth and adults.

Some youth engage in vices, with 4.8 percent smoking and 10 percent drinking alcohol in the past month.

Nearly 47 percent of adults are physically inactive, with higher rates observed in women and urban areas.

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Author / Journalist: Bless Aubrey Ogerio

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: Philippines

Topics: Years Youth Urban Adults Adolescents Malnutrition Children Affected Higher Overweight Percent

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Published On: 2024-12-11 @ 16:03:16 (1 days ago)

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