Health
Understanding Obesity as a Disease: What Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease Really Means
Obesity rates in Singapore have been steadily rising over the past decade, increasing from 8.6% in 2013 to 11.6% in 2022. According to a recent infographic by Seasia Stats, Singapore has the third highest proportion of overweight individuals among Southeast Asian countries, following Brunei and Malaysia. It is no longer seen as just excess weight or a lifestyle issue.
- 21 Oct 2025
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