Alcohol consumption is everywhere in the world, but excess consumption becomes a problem in society. Here is the list of 10 most drunken countries in the world map.
1. United states of America
The United States of America consists of 50 states and 5 territories. The total population of America is 320 million people. Food cuisine generally includes the pork and bacon with butter toppings. Even there is a heavy consumption of alcoholic drinks like whisky and beer, etc. which adds up to the obesity in the people of America.
2. China
China is a communist country situated in Eastern Asia. It is officially known as Republic of China. Approximately 7% of China is over-weight.
3. India
In India 270 million people are below poverty line and 15 percent of Indian population are obese due to heavy consumption of junk food, alcoholic drinks. Obesity mostly prevails among children and adolescents. The Indian population mostly consumes the food that contains a high percentage of trans-fat, sugars, and other unhealthy and artificial ingredients. Increased weight among people is leading to diabetes, cancers, strokes and heart attacks.
4. Russia
The rise of obesity in Russia is a major public health concern. Obesity is a known factor suggested by the doctors of the Russian ministry of medical health care for numerous health problems, including hypertension, respiratory problems, musculoskeletal diseases and some forms of cancer.
5. Brazil
44.7 percent of women and 52.6 percent of men in Brazil are obese. Therefore, obesity in Brazil is a major health concern. The government of Brazil has also issued certain guidelines to control the obesity among people to keep it under control and to prevent major health problems.
6. Mexico
In a survey, it is found out that about 24% women 55% men of Mexico are over-weight or obese. Mexico is the most obese country in terms of adult obesity.
7. Egypt
According to WHO (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION) 40 million Egyptians are obese and rest 16 million were overweight. It also discovered that in the Arab world, 30% of the population are overweight or obese, including adolescents and adults.It causes various serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders and even premature death.
8. Germany
Heavy consumption of beer and fatty food with lack physical exercise and activities adds to obesity in Germany and it has created strokes, heart attacks, premature deaths, high cholesterol and angina.
9. Pakistan
Pakistan is the 9th most obese countries in the world out of 188 countries. Research indicates that 22% percent of 15 years aged teenager has crossed the threshold obesity. This is all due to changing lifestyle, urbanization and unhealthy food habits.
10. Indonesia
There has been a drastic change in the lifestyle of families living in Indonesia. It is the 10th most obese country of the world. Lack of physical activities leads to obesity, particularly in children and adolescents. 20 percent of the youth in Indonesia is suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.