📊 Alarming Rise in Obesity Rates in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

⭕️ According to Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala, 48% of women and 33.3% of men are overweight in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰.

⭕️ High sugar, fat, and salt consumption is prevalent, while vegetable and fruit intake is low.

⭕️ Low exercise levels are a significant contributing factor.

⭕️ 42% of the elderly population suffers from high blood pressure.

⭕️ Urgent public health initiatives are needed to combat this growing health crisis.

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