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Video. How are overweight and obesity affecting EU citizens?

Updated: 15/09/2025 - 15:34 GMT+2

Overweight and obesity are rapidly increasing across Europe, a new study has found. In several Eastern European countries, three-quarters of men are overweight or obese.

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