Global Obesity Rates Have Doubled Since 1980

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Thu, 02/03/2011 - 5:00pm

The world is becoming a heavier place, especially in the West.  Global obesity rates have doubled since 1980, new research shows.  Among developed countries, Americans are the fattest and the Japanese are the slimmest.

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