Large differences in childhood obesity in Europe The percentage of overweight (including obesity) among 6-9-year-old children differs between European countries, ranging from 18 to 57%. Percentages are highest in southern European countries.
Chinese delegation at RIVM Xu Ke, Vice Minister National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People’s Republic of China, visited RIVM at its premises at Bilthoven on July 15th 2013.