Childhood obesity is subset of a problem now common in all developed countries, so prevalent there are scholarly journals devoted entirely to studies of the issue. The International Obesity taskforce similarly observed that Taiwan ranked 7th among developed countries in childhood obesity, with rates as high as 29 percent. As with many other sociodemographic variables in Taiwan, the south is harder hit, with the highest childhood obesity rates in Taiwan. Childhood obesity is a growing problem in Taiwan. Childhood obesity also has a range of negative psychological effects, such as lowered self-esteem and body image.

Source: Taipei Times December 20, 2020 15:56 UTC