At a time when there’s never been more information about how to live a healthy lifestyle, Canadian obesity rates are twice as high as they were in the 1970s. Canadians are also increasingly suffering from chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
In a multi-part series, Global News takes a closer look at the problem, with stories on:
- Canada’s obesity rate
- How income inequality contributes to unequal health
- The enduring appeal of dieting
- How the structure of your neighbourhood affects your health
- Why working in an office can be harmful to your health
- Why telling people with obesity to eat less and exercise more doesn’t help
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