Data from The Global Obesity Observatory supports the claim, finding that 43% of Americans are considered obese, a percentage exponentially higher than the modest 4.5% for their Japanese ...

Only about 3.5 percent of the Japanese population is obese, versus rates as high as 30 percent or greater in the U.S.

The obesity rate in the U.S. is about 10 times higher than in Japan, another wealthy developed nation. As part of NPR's series Living Better, we look into why that's the case.

Japan has an exceptional longevity. A healthy diet, active lifestyle, low obesity rates, and wellness habits like interval walking, vinegar before meals, and mindful eating contribute to their ...

Japan’s Low Obesity Rates: Insights and Lessons for Global Health The global prevalence of obesity continues to rise, with over 2,000,000,000 people worldwide described as overweight or obese by ...

The 2022 survey found that 31.7% of men age 20 and older had a body mass index, or BMI, of 25 or higher, which indicates obesity by Japanese standards. Although the obesity rate was down 1.3 ...

Rates were the lowest in Japan, ranging between 22 for women and 24 for men. Women in Belgium, France, Finland, Italy and Switzerland also stayed trim, with virtually no change in their BMI.

Rates were the lowest in Japan, ranging between 22 for women and 24 for men. Women in Belgium, France, Finland, Italy and Switzerland also stayed trim, with virtually no change in their BMI.

Rates were the lowest in Japan, ranging between 22 for women and 24 for men. Women in Belgium, France, Finland, Italy and Switzerland also stayed trim, with virtually no change in their BMI.

A nationwide study from Japan spanning a 14-year study period has revealed an increasing trend of overweight and obesity in patients with incident end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).