Cowke Posted June 12, 2010 Obesity a growing problem among the rich in Puntland. By Ali Ismael Mohamed –Puntland Puntland was stable for a long time. In mid-1998 clan leaders and delegations from North East regions of Somalia met in Garowe, the capital; discussed and finally formed the local Government Puntland State of Somalia. This formal State brought to the community local stability. As a result few people became business men and got huge benefits, prosperity and wealth, although several clan based wars took place and this did not affected the economic progress of the State. After a while obesity emerged in Puntland – a phenomenon that had never been experienced in Somalia. The explanation was simple. Rich people eat high calorie food and rest most of the time. They do not exercise to make the body fit. For the reason most of them become obese. Obesity causes many disorders and diseases including Heart disease, Diabetes, Hypertension Atherosclerosis and Gall bladder stones, Excess fat accumulation of the body can be protected good balance diet, good exercise low calorie diet and regular follow doctor’s advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
