National population health survey: Obesity, mental health remain key concerns in Singapore
The proportion of people in Singapore who are obese has grown by more than two percentage points over a five-year period, since 2019. The increase is especially prevalent
among young adults aged 18 to 29, which almost doubled, according to the latest national population health survey. CNA speaks to Dr Lee Phong Ching, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Director of the Obesity Centre at Singapore General Hospital.
The proportion of people in Singapore who are obese has grown by more than two percentage points over a five-year period, since 2019. The increase is especially prevalent
among young adults aged 18 to 29, which almost doubled, according to the latest national population health survey. CNA speaks to Dr Lee Phong Ching, Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Director of the Obesity Centre at Singapore General Hospital.