Obesity on the streets: reality or perception?
A street observer estimates that in Seville two out of three people over 40 are overweight. Do you notice more obesity on the streets? The abandonment of home cooking and ready-me
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Obesity on the streets: reality or perception?
A street estimate in Seville calculates that two out of three people over 40 are overweight and one in three is obese. Beyond the anecdote, the debate reflects a widespread perception that obesity is rising, especially among young women. Participants agree that ready meals and the decline of home cooking are the main culprits. A gender gap also emerges: while men in Madrid seem better looked after, young women are singled out for their weight and clothing. The most striking finding: age appears to be the variable most correlated with being overweight. Still, personal impressions are no substitute for official statistics.
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A street estimate in Seville calculates that two out of three people over 40 are overweight and one in three is obese. Beyond the anecdote, the debate reflects a widespread perception that obesity is rising, especially among young women. Participants agree that ready meals and the decline of home cooking are the main culprits. A gender gap also emerges: while men in Madrid seem better looked after, young women are singled out for their weight and clothing. The most striking finding: age appears to be the variable most correlated with being overweight. Still, personal impressions are no substitute for official statistics.
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