A shopper selects vegetables at Chinatown Food Complex and Market in Singapore, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Singapore is expected to announce tax increases in its budget Friday as officials seek to balance the books after two years of pandemic-induced deficits -- even as challenges mount from rising inflation and a slowing economic recovery. Photographer: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg
Obesity is on the rise in the city republic 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 participants on Zoom and Facebook live.
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