This article is continued from part one. We’re taking a look at countries that are overweight, countries that feel strong pressure to be thin, and the overall problems arising from obesity around the world.
Hungary – the country where you are loved no matter what you look like.
Most Hungarians don’t feel guilty for getting a few extra points, they’ll never experience public disdain. A solid 28% of citizens felt that the emphasis on weight was too high, with only 11% of men and 14% of women feeling dissatisfied with their spouse’s weight.
China – the country where most diet pills are consumed
Some people think that all Chinese people are naturally born thin, but about thirty-seven percent have disclosed that they take weight loss pills. The trend is growing rapidly as body consciousness is increasing everyday in China. Although women are more likely to take pills than men, 18% of Chinese men also feel pressured to swallow diet pills. Other countries that prefer these pills are Brazil, Russia, Mexico and the US, which account for about 19% of participants.
Switzerland – The country where people are most likely to ignore their doctor.
When asked why they’ve made an effort to lose weight, Swiss people are unlikely to give credit to their doctors. Only 11% of citizens listed doctor recommendations as their motivation. Mexicans and the French are the most likely to listen to their doctors. That’s compared to the 29% of Americans who admit their doctors convinced them to shed the pounds. 33% are males while 27% are females.
Russia- the country that smokes to lose weight.
It is both a myth and a fact that smoking reduces appetite. The habit of smoking to lose weight is very popular in Russia as about 23% of men and 18% of Russian women prefer to smoke to lose weight. Other countries that follow this method are the Philippines, China, and Mexico. Only 5% of Americans participate in this weight loss strategy.
Mexico – The country with the highest weight loss IQ.
About 93% of all Mexicans have turned to healthy foods to lose weight. About 86% have tried to be more physically active. This is good for the country as almost 70% of their total population is overweight.
United States- The nation where overweight women struggle the most.
Nearly half of all Americans (about 58% of women and 37% of men) have a strong opinion that being overweight is extremely difficult for women in this culture. They say that being overweight here is downright difficult. Compared to other countries, it seems that here in America, we worry more about being overweight. In fact, some countries take pride in the extra padding.
Australia and Mexico are both countries that find that being fat hinders their sex life. In India, it is more likely to attempt to lose weight in light of the new promotions. Americans can be blamed for obesity in France and parents can be blamed for obesity in Russia. And it is said that the will is most lacking in the Philippines.
Source by Autumn L Rose
