Japan Cracks Down on Obesity

A new national law in Japan calls for companies and local governments to measure every adult's waistline. If a man's waist is over 33.5 inches and a woman's is over 35.4, he or she must attend a program to lose weight. Companies and local governments must measure at least 80% of employees or citizens and meet various deadlines to help people lose weight or else face fines.

Some people believe the new campaign is a way to force the private sector to share more health costs and concerns.

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