Weight returns if one stops using suppressants
Action against a health crisis costing South Africa R33 billion a year is being crippled by denialism, stigma and prejudice reminiscent of the early days of HIV, experts argue.
Currently, 50% of South Africans are obese or overweight – and with today marking World Obesity Day, experts have warned this figure could rise by 10% if immediate measures are not put in place. They also warn that the misconception that these conditions are “simply about calories in and calories out, and can