Obesity in Eswatini
Eswatini
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Capital | Mbabane |
| Largest city | Manzini |
| Official languages | Swazi, English |
| Area | |
• Total | 17,364 km2 (6,704 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2017 estimate | 1,093,238 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2019 estimate |
• Total | $11.61 billion |
• Per capita | $10,346 |
| HDI (2019) | 
0.608 |
| Currency | Swazi lilangeni (SZL) |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +268 |
| Internet TLD | .sz |
Eswatini, officially the Kingdom of Eswatini and also known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north, west, and south.
Obesity in Eswatini[edit | edit source]
In 2016, Eswatini had an adult obesity rate of 16.5%, ranking it 124th globally. This is a significant health concern, as obesity is linked to a number of serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
Eswatini has several healthcare facilities that offer services for weight loss and obesity management. These include the Mbabane Government Hospital and the Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, both of which offer nutritional counseling and weight management programs.
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