Survey: Up to 60 percent of Slovak population suffers from overweight or obesity

A new survey reveals that up to 60 percent of Slovakia's population is overweight or obese, highlighting a significant public health challenge in the Central European nation. Despite the prevalence of weight-related health issues, only 19 percent of affected individuals seek medical help for their condition. The findings underscore the gap between the scale of the obesity problem in Slovakia and the low rate of medical intervention, suggesting many people either do not recognize the health risks or face barriers to accessing appropriate healthcare for weight management.