Obesity in Tajikistan

Obesity is a national problem not only in United States of America. People all over the world are concerned about their weight, including Tajikistan. According to 'How to Keep Our Health' by Bikbaeva Farida Ravilevna, 30% of Tajik people are overweight. Of this percentage, 25% of them are adults and 5% are children.

Adults are overweight because they have busy lives and depend on fast food, wrote Bikbaeva. Children are overweight because, "they are not active and they spend 24 hours a week watching TV,” said Eminov Naim, a local doctor.

Overweight people are in danger according to Eminov. “There are many sick obese people in Tajikistan. All of them have one of these diseases: heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and stroke,” said Eminov.

“If we want stay in shape we must be active, watch TV only 2 hours a week, eat only healthy food, and get enough sleep.” advised Eminov. If all Tajiks followed this advice, perhaps there would be fewer sick people in Tajikistan.