The connection between obesity and disease in Serbia
10/21/2025 • Customer news
This year's fitness and health survey, conducted by the pharmaceutical company Galenika, reveals the main health challenges faced by overweight individuals in Serbia.
When assessing their excess weight, 37% of men report having between five and ten extra kilograms. The same is true for 45% of women.
The most common health issue related to being overweight or obese is heart disease, including high blood pressure. As many as 32% of respondents in Serbia report such problems (19% of men and 13% of women).
The percentage of men who say they have not experienced any health problems related to excess weight is 63%. Significantly fewer women report being free of such health issues—46%. This difference between men and women suggests that women tend to be more critical and aware when it comes to health, medical check-ups, and prevention.
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