5 Most Obese Countries in Asia

3. Bahrain 

Obesity Rate: 36.9% 

Obesity is a major problem in Bahrain, especially for adults and children. With adult women living with obesity at 39.5% and adult men at 28.4%, the obesity prevalence rates are concerning. The rates for kids ages 10 to 13 range from 15.7% to 30.7%. High consumption of foods high in calories, sedentary lifestyles, and low levels of physical activity are some of the factors that contribute to this. To combat the problem, the nation has enacted laws iodizing salt and taxing beverages with added sugar. The financial cost of obesity was expected to be US$891.18 million in 2019, or US$543 per person and 2.3% of GDP.