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| country = Namibia<br />
| image = [[File:Flag of Namibia.svg|200px]]<br />
| caption = Flag of Namibia<br />
| obesity_rate = 17.2% (2016)<br />
| obesity_rank = 119<br />
| healthcare_expenditure = 8.1% of GDP (2014)<br />
| healthcare_delivery = Universal healthcare<br />
| healthcare_facilities = [[Windhoek Central Hospital]], [[Oshakati State Hospital]], [[Rundu State Hospital]]<br />
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'''Obesity in Namibia''' is a significant health issue. In 2016, the adult obesity rate in [[Namibia]], a country located in [[Africa]], was 17.2%, ranking it 119th globally. This is a concern as obesity is a risk factor for many health conditions such as [[heart disease]], [[diabetes]], and certain types of [[cancer]].<br />
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==Healthcare in Namibia==<br />
Healthcare in Namibia is a mix of public and private providers. The government provides healthcare services through the [[Ministry of Health and Social Services (Namibia)|Ministry of Health and Social Services]]. In 2014, Namibia spent 8.1% of its GDP on healthcare.<br />
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==Obesity Management Facilities==<br />
There are several healthcare facilities in Namibia that offer services for weight management and obesity treatment. These include:<br />
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* '''[[Windhoek Central Hospital]]''': This is the largest hospital in Namibia and offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including weight management programs.<br />
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* '''[[Oshakati State Hospital]]''': Located in the Oshana region, this hospital provides a variety of healthcare services, including programs for managing obesity.<br />
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* '''[[Rundu State Hospital]]''': This hospital in the Kavango East region also offers services for weight management and obesity treatment.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Health in Namibia]]<br />
* [[Obesity by country]]<br />
* [[List of countries by Body Mass Index (BMI)]]<br />
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[[Category:Health in Namibia]]<br />
[[Category:Obesity by country]]<br />
[[Category:Healthcare in Africa]]</div>Prab