Obesity is becoming an ever-greater issue among the Chinese population. In December 2020, the National Health Commission reported that **** of the Chinese adult population were overweight or obese. Between 2015 and 2020, the average body weight of Chinese men and women increased by *** and *** kilograms respectively. Although to a lesser extent, obesity is also a prominent issue among children and adolescents in the country.
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China Youth Online. (December 24, 2020). Prevalence of obesity and overweight among adults in China in 2020 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1309609/china-adult-weight-status-distribution/
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Prevalence of obesity and overweight among adults in China in 2020 [Graph], China Youth Online, December 24, 2020. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1309609/china-adult-weight-status-distribution/
