The 2019 STEPS survey showed that Bahamians are getting bigger and heavier with an average BMI (body mass index) of 29.8 – 71.6% of the population is overweight (27.9) and obese (43.7 percent). Obesity increases one's risk of chronic non-communicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and strokes. The survey also revealed increasing numbers of ...
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