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Japan's Metabo Law Targets Obesity Prevention

Japan's Metabo Law Targets Obesity Prevention

Japan has a special law called the Metabo Law to help people stay healthy and prevent obesity.

This law makes sure that people between 40 and 74 years old get a check-up every year to measure their waist size.

If someone's waist is too big, the government and their employer help them with programs to get healthier.

The law doesn't punish people for being overweight but encourages everyone to live a healthier life.

This helps people avoid serious health problems and live longer.

Some people think the law is too controlling, but most Japanese people see it as a way for the government to care about their health.

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