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When placed on a scale, it weighed 17 kilograms (37 pounds), which is equivalent to the average weight of a four-year-old child. As a result, Kroshik was put on a diet and exercise plan at an animal shelter to help it lose weight.

A representative sociological survey by Trend Agency reveals that 40% of Bulgarians are obese, with 25% of individuals having the highest first degree of the disease. The situation is also worsening among children, with Bulgaria ranking second in Central Europe for obesity prevalence, now affecting children as young as 3-4 years old.

New WHO/Europe report finds alarming disparities in diet, exercise, and weight among adolescents from different socioeconomic backgrounds

Research has shown that sedentary behavior contributes to obesity and metabolic syndrome

The Health Ministry will embark on endeavors focused on public health over the next five years, primarily targeting obesity and addiction, according to a recently released strategic plan.

The Health Ministry is reportedly preparing a special program for obesity, as citizens and many doctors still do not consider it a disease and do not take targeted measures to deal with it. The program will focus on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment with free follow-up by a nutritionist and other professionals.

Bulgaria is facing a concerning trend as new data reveals that every third child in the country is overweight, with obesity rates soaring among adolescents. According to data from 2022, the prevalence of obesity among children aged 7 to 19 is alarmingly high, with the most cases identified among seventh-grade students. These findings were shared by Deputy Minister of Health Assoc.

Obesity has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the 21st century’s emerging infectious disease

Türkiye is the country with the highest obesity prevalence in Europe, while one out every three adults are obese in the country, an expert has said.

The weight of the average 18-year-old Greek man and woman has increased by 15 and 7 kilos respectively over the last 20 years - 2-4 kg more than their peers in America, and 3-5 kg more than other Europeans - according to a health expert speaking to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.