Rate of Childhood Obesity in Israel Reaches New High
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The rate of obesity among seven-year-old children in Israel rose for the second consecutive year. In 2025 it reached 8.6%, the highest figure since measurement of this data began in 2014.
Obesity is a condition in which a child's weight is much higher than what is considered healthy for their age and height. The measurements show that the situation has not improved in recent years, but has become more serious.
The article also emphasizes that there are large differences between cities in Israel. In some cities the rate of children with obesity is especially high, and therefore the national figure hides gaps between different areas.
These data show that children's health is a matter that requires attention. The measurements will continue to monitor the situation in the coming years, in order to see whether the trend continues to rise or begins to fall.
Sources: וואלה
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