Viet Nam leads globally with lowest adult obesity rate

Viet Nam still has one of the world's lowest obesity rates, but overweight cases are rising fast, per the National Institute of Nutrition.

Adult obesity grew from 2.6% in 2010 to 6.6% in 2020, while child obesity rose from 8.5% to 19%. Teens overweight now top 50% in Ho Chi Minh City and 41% in Ha Noi.

Experts say shifting diets are testing Viet Nam's "naturally thin" reputation.