Nearly two thirds of Irish adults obese or overweight

That is almost double the international average.

Nearly two thirds of Irish adults obese or overweight
Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 - 08:41

Nearly two thirds of Irish adults are obese or overweight according to a new study.

That is almost double the international average and is leading to a surge in heart disease and diabetes.

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