World's fattest countries revealed: Where does America fall on the list? - New York Post
Statistics were based on body mass index (BMI) — specifically, people who were underweight, overweight or obese.
The map revealed that 39% of the world’s adults were overweight or obese — and 68% of Americans fell into those categories.On the other hand, Vietnam is ranked as the skinniest nation — with just 18.3% of the people in Southeast Asia being considered overweight or obese.Vietnam – 18.3% India – 19.7% Bangladesh – 20% Ethiopia – 20.9% Nepal – 21% Timor – 21.6% Cambodia – 21.7% Eritrea – 22% Niger – 22% Burundi – 22.2%People who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of many health conditions including death, stroke, cancer and high blood pressure, according to the CDC.A recent study also suggested that obesity should be classified as a brain development disorder rather than a behavioral disease.