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Almost 40% of adults between 25-64 years in VI are obese- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Beyond the sun-kissed beaches and colorful culture, our BVI community grapples with the far-reaching consequences of obesity, a health issue that extends beyond individual well-being.”
VI has highest overweight & obesity in Latin America & Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Global School Health Survey (GSHS) has shown obesity and overweight recording the highest percentages among students ages 13 through 15 in the Virgin Islands compared to other countries that participated in the survey.