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Overweight Rates Among Swiss Schoolchildren Fall To 15.5%


(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The share of overweight and obese pupils has dropped from about 20% in 2005 to 15.5% today – the lowest level since BMI (Body Mass Index) monitoring began in Switzerland. Select your language
Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Overweight rates among Swiss schoolchildren hit 20-year low This content was published on May 20, 2026 - 11:04 3 minutes SRF

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However, overweight remains a concern, with around one in six pupils affected.

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