The Obesity among st Sri Lankan Males and Females above 40 years old is on the increase according to the Chief Medical Officer In Colombo Dr.Ruwan Wijemuni.An island wide survey carried out recently has shown that 60% of the females above 40 years old and 40% of the males belonging to the same age group in Sri Lanka are obsessed Dr.Wijemuni has stated.
The wrong food consuming pattern including consuming food with more Sugar,Starch and Oil Have caused this situation he has stressed.due to this non communicable diseases like High Blood Pressure,Heart Diseases,Cholesterol,Diabetes and Kidney Diseases are also on increase in the country he has revealed.
To avoid future generations getting obesity The Colombo Public Health Department is planning to conduct an awareness campaign on Preventing Obesity among st the School Children in all government and private schools in Colombo City beginning this Wednesday Dr.Wijemuni has said.
The public health department is expecting to cover around 140 public and private schools in the city through this programme.
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