Erdogan outraged citizens with a new health initiative.

The President of Turkey launched a campaign against obesity

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has decided to tackle the problem of obesity among the citizens of his country. Now, sources claim that people will be able to publicly weigh themselves right on the streets. However, this initiative has not gone without criticism and outrage.

In recent months, public health workers will be measuring weight and height on the streets and squares. In cases where the body mass index exceeds the norm, citizens will be referred to consultations with dietitians.

According to the World Health Organization, a third of adults in Turkey suffer from obesity

This initiative has sparked debates on social media, where users express their concerns about privacy and potential public humiliation. Some jokingly suggest that authorities may start confiscating food from passersby.

The problem of obesity in Turkey and the world

The rise in obesity is attributed not only to lifestyle but also to the worsening economic situation, which complicates access to healthy food. Global statistics indicate that this problem is reaching epidemic proportions and will pose a serious threat to public health in the future.