The number of overweight people in Switzerland has doubled

In Switzerland, 43% of adults are overweight, with significantly more men affected than women. Obesity has become a widespread issue and Anne Katrin Borm is witnessing the impact first-hand. She is the chief physician at the obesity centre at Aarau Cantonal Hospital, which is currently receiving more new patients than ever before. Swiss public broadcaster, SRF: When and how does someone realise they are overweight? Anne Katrin Borm: You notice it when you put on more and more weight each year, when you need oversized clothes or your usual clothes no longer fit. You're considered overweight if you calculate your BMI and it is well over 25kg/m2. Overweight status is clearly defined by BMI. About Anne Katrin Borm Anne Katrin Borm studied medicine at the University of Heidelberg. She specialises in endocrinology, diabetology and metabolism and currently works as a senior physician at Aarau Cantonal Hospital. SRF: Can’t someone simply say, “As long as I can walk well and don’t get out ...