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Rising EU Obesity Rates Add to Long-Term Pressure on Dutch Healthcare

Eurostat data show obesity rates across the European Union have risen above 16%, with particularly strong increases among men, adding to concerns over future healthcare costs and workforce health in the Netherlands.
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