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National Health Hurt by Changes in Eating Habits During Pandemic Era: Gov’t

National Health Hurt by Changes in Eating Habits During Pandemic Era: Gov’t

SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The growing popularity of eating out or ordering in among single-person households has undermined the ability of many to maintain a balanced diet, hurting overall national health, the health ministry said Tuesday. The Ministry of Health and Welfare reported that the percentage of those who consume more than 500 [...]

National Task Force Is Set Up to Tackle Obesity Epidemic

National Task Force Is Set Up to Tackle Obesity Epidemic

SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) will hold a kick-off ceremony to launch the national task force to tackle “obesity epidemic” in Korea. The task force consists of a group of obesity specialists in medicine, nursing, dietetics, and exercising; and who are seasoned professionals in public relations and even [...]