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Approximately half a million individuals assessed during health drive identified as falling outside the healthy weight threshold

Massive health drive in Türkiye: Over a million people partook in the Health Ministry's BMI public screening, finding that over half of participants were considered obese, reveals recent data.

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Turkey's Health Ministry spearheads nationwide BMI measurement campaign, revealing that over half a...
Turkey's Health Ministry spearheads nationwide BMI measurement campaign, revealing that over half a million Turks are obese based on the collected data.

Turkey's Obesity Awareness Crusade Unleashed!

Approximately half a million individuals assessed during health drive identified as falling outside the healthy weight threshold

Get a grip on your weight, Turkey! That's the message from the Health Ministry as they kick off a monumental health initiative, aiming to raise awareness about obesity nationwide.

The Skinny on the Health Ministry's Obesity Awareness Blitz

This campaign's mission? To measure the body mass index (BMI) of a whopping 10 million Turks across all 81 provinces by July 10, 2025. And how are they going to do it? Simple! Medical teams are hitting the pavement, conducting BMI screenings in public squares, community centers, and major events.

After the Weigh-In: What Happens Next?

For those discovered tipping the scales in the wrong direction, fear not! The Health Ministry gives a helping hand, with nutritional counseling and regular follow-up support doled out at state-run healthy lifestyle facilities, family health centers, and community health centers.

Week One: The Scorecard

In the first seven days of this nationwide brawl against the bulge, a total of 591,209 individuals — 281,940 men and 309,269 women — had their weight and height measured.

Check out the stats:

  • Underweight: 4.2%
  • Normal Weight: 31.8%
  • Overweight: 35.8%
  • Obese: 28.2%

But wait, there's more! When you dive deeper into the gender breakdown, some significant differences emerge.

  • Men were more likely to be overweight with a rate of 41.9%, compared to women who clocked in at 30.3%.
  • On the other hand, women were more likely to be obese, with a rate of 32.1%, compared to 23.8% of men.

Experts Warn: Obesity is a Global Menace!

Experts warn that overweight and obesity pose significant public health threats, both locally and globally. To tackle this challenge, raising public awareness, promoting healthier eating habits, and boosting physical activity levels are crucial.

So, buckle up, Turkey! Let's get this weight loss party started!

[1] Turkish Ministry of Health: Obesity Prevention Campaign Website[2] World Health Organization: Turkey Obesity Rates[3] Anadolu Agency: Privacy Concerns Over Public BMI Screenings in Turkey

  1. To combat the growing threat of obesity, the Health Ministry is promoting healthier eating habits and encouraging fitness-and-exercise as part of their nationwide crusade.
  2. As part of the obesity awareness blitz, the Health Ministry is offering mental-health support, healthy-diets counseling, and weight-management advice at state-run health facilities.
  3. Experts emphasize that science plays a crucial role in understanding obesity and implementing effective health-and-wellness strategies to address this global concern.

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