Over 50% of women in Ghana are obese or overweight – GSS Report
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that over 50.2% of women aged 20–49 years in Ghana are obese and overweight.
According to the statistics, Greater Accra Region tops the chart, whereas the North East Region also had the least obesity and overweight in 2022.
The government statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Anim, speaking at the release of the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Report in Accra, attributed this to the regular and high consumption of unhealthy foods such as cakes, sugary foods, French fries, toffees, oil-based foods, etc.
In the context of males, the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Report revealed that 21% of them are obese and overweight.
Prof. Samuel Kobina Anim said this is a shared responsibility that must be critically taken into consideration.
On his part, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, acknowledged the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) for their comprehensive report on the health sector.
He therefore pledged that his outfit will work tirelessly to educate and sensitize the public to avoid these unhealthy foods.
