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Fried chicken and sugary drinks: Tanzania battles a growing obesity problem

Fried chicken and sugary drinks: Tanzania battles a growing obesity problem
The Telegraph Tuesday 20 October 2026, 15:36 UTC By Harry Johnstone 1 min read
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Waistlines have ballooned as sedentary lifestyles, urbanisation and western diets have taken over East Africa

Waistlines have ballooned as sedentary lifestyles, urbanisation and western diets have taken over East Africa
Tanzania (LOCATION) East Africa (LOCATION)
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