(ANSA) - Rome, April 19 - Italians are making better
lifestyle choices but excess weight, smoking and drinking remain
a problem, according to a report from the national observatory
on health released on Thursday.
In 2016 35.5% of Italians qualified as overweight and a
further 10.4% as obese, the study showed.
Southern regions have the highest rate of overweight or obese
people and the problem also affected 24.7% of 6-17-year-olds.
In the same year, 65.6% of Italians consumed alcohol, up
slightly over 2014 and 2015.
The percentage of smokers remained stable at 19.8%.
In 2016 34.8% of the population said they practiced one or
more sports in their free time.
Italians lead healthier lifestyle
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