Brazil spends nearly $250 million each year in treatment of obesity-related diseases and the government launched a campaign Tuesday to prevent obesity and excess weight gain.

"This is the time for Brazil to act in all areas, prevention and treatment for all ages and social classes," he added as he unveiled a University of Brasilia study on government spending on treatment for obesity-related diseases.
Basic health centers are providing instructions on how to prevent obesity and excess weight gain along with space for people to exercise and learn about healthy nutrition.
The government has also eased formalities for stomach-reduction surgery in the most serious cases.
To improve the diet of Brazilians, it has signed an agreement with the food industry to reduce the amount of sodium in processed foods.
Overweight and obesity figures are trending upwards in Brazil.
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Source-AFP