Obesity is an ongoing health problem everywhere on earth but when statistics show that at least 70 percent of the population of any nation is obese, that poses a real problem in literally every aspect of life. From finances to family life, obesity can cause health risks that many scientists and doctors are just now beginning to understand.

While some cancers, diabetes, and heart health all can have a direct relationship to obesity, we have yet to discover just how far-reaching obesity is in terms of risks previously unconnected to an excess of fat cells in the body. As the richest nation anywhere on earth, obesity can pose a real problem to the ongoing financial health of Qatar if officials and corporate heads suffer from side effects known, and some yet to be discovered.

The Importance of Public Awareness

No matter where you live, it is almost an impossibility to solve any issues if you don’t have all the facts. Most citizens of Qatar are probably painfully unaware of just how severe this crisis is and what they can do to recapture a healthy lifestyle. Some sites like mashoid.co publish articles on obesity regularly, along with tips for taking the weight off and how to eat a healthier diet to avoid complications like diabetes and heart disease. One area which may be vitally lacking in the nation is the dissemination of information regarding the statistics on obesity and what each individual can do to improve the quality of his or her life.

Here’s What Biobank Found

According to Qatar Biobank, a research group aimed at making health-related research possible, 70% of the nation is either overweight or obese. In a report published in March of 2017, the Qatar medical research giants found that in addition to obesity:

• More than three-quarters of the nation suffers from a deficiency in Vitamin D.
• At least 83 percent of residents get inadequate or no exercise at all.
• Almost half the population eats fast foods two or more times a week.

What does that say about the risks involved? It is almost an impossibility to stay at a healthy weight while getting insufficient exercise and eating foods known to be ultra-high in fats and unhealthy carbs. It may seem as though these behaviors are the result of a wealthy nation, but poor nations suffer the same issues with obesity. Yes, wealthy people can eat more, but they don’t need to eat more of the wrong kinds of foods.

What Qatar Should Seek to Do Going Forward

In many areas of the world where people are facing other health-related risks, news organizations publish regular reports to keep citizens informed. This is something that health officials in Qatar can focus on. By releasing statistics regularly so that residents can stay informed on the growing obesity crisis, more people can make the lifestyle changes necessary to healthy living and weight loss.

There is much to be learned online about dealing with obesity and working towards weight reduction, but only if you are aware of the problem and make a concerted effort to make changes in your lifestyle. This is what Qatar officials, and officials around the world, should be focusing on in the coming months and years. The health of your nation is at risk, so do something about it.