Philippines one of Asia’s most unhealthy countries – study
29-Jun-16, Yahoo! News
The Philippines is still one of the unhealthiest countries in Asia, lagging behind India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
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Based on a survey by pan-Asian insurance giant AIA Group, the Philippines scored 61 out of 100, below the regional average of 64.
Eighty percent of adults in the Philippines are not really satisfied with their health, the survey report said. Forty-four percent of adults are overweight due mainly to insufficient exercise and poor food habits, but only 25 percent would like to lose weight.
There are very high levels of concerns about many health conditions, all much higher than the regional averages. The main health concerns are heart disease, having a stroke, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, being bedridden/wheelchair bound and cancer.