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All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both children and adult. What are the reasons for this rise in obesity, How could it be tackled?

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One of the most common health issues found in all age groups in
this
 modern world is
obesity
. A key contributor to
this
 problem is the lack of physical exercise, and it can likely be solved by creating public awareness and an award system. Physical activity plays a huge role in maintaining a healthy weight.
However
,
people
 are physically less active nowadays. Before children have smartphones and tablets, they play physical games and participate in the various outdoor games at school and even during the school holidays.
However
, they play online games or use smartphones
instead
.
Similarly
,
although
 adults used to have to walk or ride a bicycle to their offices in the old days, they can now conveniently drive to their workplaces or call for a taxi pickup service from home. They used to have to walk to meal places but they can now place a meal order which will be delivered to their home. Less physically active
people
 tend to be overweight. One way to reduce
obesity
 is to make
people
 aware of the problems that obese
people
 would face.
Obesity
 is not just about body weight but it
also
 affects
people
's well-being. Overweight
people
 are very likely to have other health issues
such
 as hypertension, diabetes and even cardiovascular problems.
In addition
, being overweight affects
people
's mental state, as they will be less confident in their physical appearance, and they might
also
 face difficulty in finding clothes to fit them. Government should create awareness through different media and
also
 encourage
people
 to stay fit by awarding those who meet fitness goals. For one thing, the Singapore government awards
people
 who walk at least ten thousand steps a day by giving them some sort of voucher. In conclusion,
obesity
 has become more and more common in both children and adults. Governments should tackle
this
 problem before it causes
people
 to get chronic diseases and affects the countries' population.
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