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| Weight problem |
Japanese diet, rich in fish and vegetable, has been
responsible for keeping Japan
among the thinnest industrialized nations. However, now Japan
is concerned about too many young women getting too thin. According to the
Health Ministry, an estimated 29% of Japanese women in their 20s are
underweight which could have adverse effects on fertility rates.
The issue is considered a national health problem because Japan
has an aging population and it also happens to have one of the lowest birthrates
in the
