Obesity in Austria

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Obesity in Austria has been increasingly cited as a major health issue in recent years.[1] Forty per cent of Austrians between 18 and 65 are considered overweight while eleven per cent of those overweight meet the definition of obesity.[2] Forbes.com ranks Austria as the 52nd fattest country in the World with a rate of 57.1%.[3] Approximately 900,000 people are considered obese.[4]

A lack of exercise is a cause of obesity.[5] A study showed that children only got 30 minutes of exercise instead of the hour that is required.[5] Proper skeletal development, muscle building, heart and circulation are among the benefits of exercising during childhood.[5]

Effects

Several studies have shown that obese men tend to have a lower sperm count, fewer rapidly mobile sperm and fewer progressively motile sperm compared to normal-weight men.[6]

Forbes 2007 ranking

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