Up to 23% of men and as many as 36% of women in Europe are obese. It is also a growing problem in children. Heavier European workers experience a wage penalty in the labor market, according to researchers.

欧洲高达23%的男性和36%的女性存在肥胖问题，而且，儿童肥胖问题也日趋严重。 据研究人员介绍，在欧洲的劳动力市场上，较胖员工的工资相对较低。