Science & Health
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has issued a report detailing that the rate of obesity is climbing across developed countries, likely as a product of economic slowdowns. Recession has forced families to eat cheaper foods, which are often unhealthier.
Background:
Economic slowdown tied to rise in obesity in richer nations: OECD [Reuters]
Economic Slowdown Could Be Linked to Rise in Obesity Rates [NBC]
