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How does Kenya’s obesity rate compare globally?

According to the most recent Global Nutrition Report, Kenya has shown no progress towards achieving the target for reducing obesity among the adult population, with an estimated 11.1% of adult women (aged 18 years and over) and 2.8% of adult men living with obesity. However, Kenya's obesity prevalence is lower than the regional average of 18.4% for women and 7.8% for men.

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