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The problems could cost the equivalent of US$57 billion, around 22 per cent of the total national health budget China, plagued with famine six or seven decades ago , is facing an obesity crisis, prompting warnings that more than 65 per cent of adults could be overweight or obese by 2030. Beijing is racing against time before chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular problems place further pressure on the country's healthcare system. Last year, the National Health Commission (NHC) and other government departments launched a three-year plan to tackle the problem, which includes diet and exercise recommendations. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. Last month it stepped up its efforts by announcing a plan to introduce m...

Chulalongkorn University, in collaboration with Novo Nordisk Pharma (Thailand) Ltd., has officially launched 'Chulalongkorn x Novo Nordisk: Enhancing Obesity Management through Innovative Collaboration' at the Rattanawithayapat Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. This initiative marks a significant public-private partnership aimed at improving access to reliable obesity information and promoting more effective management through digital engagement. With more than 40% of Thai individuals currently classified as overweight or obese, the economic impact is already estimated at 1.2% of GDP, a figure projected to rise to 4.9% without intervention. The programme underscores the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration to address the growing obesity crisis in Thailand. At the heart of the initiative is the launch of the Obesity Connects Line Official Account (LineOA), a two-way communication platform that allows individuals with obesity to connect direct...