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Madrid men among Europe's fattest

Half of the men in Madrid overweight giving the Spanish capital one of highest obesity rates in Europe.

A recent study published by Madrid Health Authorities revealed that 45% of all Madrilène are overweight including 50% of all men. Pedro Calvo, who is in charge of health matters at Madrid city hall, announced the results of the study during the city’s first-ever Conference Days on Public Health. He added that 10.6% of the capital’s population were obese.

 

  Last Updated: 15 November 2005