SINGAPORE, March 5 (The Straits Times/ANN): Obesity is on the rise in Singapore but stigma about the condition – such as being associated with laziness and a lack of self-discipline – may make people less likely to seek help, medical and mental health experts said.
The National Healthcare Group yesterday held a World Obesity Day webinar, which addressed the issue and also covered exercise and healthy eating. It drew some 350 attendees on Zoom and Facebook live.
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