Title:
Comparative Analyses of Obesity and Overweight in Georgia, Slovakia, Denmark, and Turkey

Authors:
Ana Bochorishvili; Professor Shalva Zarnadze MD, MPH, PhD, TSMU; Professor Dr. Alexander V. Sirotkin, PhD. Professor Irine Zarnadze MD, MPH, PhD, TSMU, Georgia

Abstract:

This analysis explores obesity and overweight trends in Georgia, Slovakia, Turkey, and Denmark, using insights from sources like the WHO European Regional Obesity Report (2022) and various national studies. It examines factors such as obesity prevalence, eating habits, physical activity levels, and socio-economic influences. The findings reveal that Turkey and Georgia have the highest obesity rates, particularly among women, driven by cultural norms, sedentary lifestyles, and the growing popularity of unhealthy diets. Slovakia has moderate obesity rates, with men being more affected, while Denmark has the lowest rates but still faces challenges, such as health disparities among lower-income groups. Urbanization, the rise in fast food consumption, and physical inactivity among young people are common drivers across all four countries. Denmark stands out for its success in promoting active lifestyles, showing how well-designed infrastructure and public health policies can make a real difference in addressing obesity.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2025.9107