10 Least Obese Countries in the World

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8. Yemen

Mean BMI: Males – 23.4 /Females – 23.5

Yemen is regarded as the poorest country in the Middle East and is one of the least developed nations in the world. According to estimates, one out of five people in Yemen is malnourished and more than 50% of the population is poor. The country suffers from a shortage of water and major infectious diseases like diarrhea, typhoid and malaria are also common. Other problems plaguing the country include civil war and corruption.

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