Korean Dictionary
How to say “Obesity” in Korean
비만
biman
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
비만 is a growing public health concern in Korea where the government runs national anti-obesity campaigns. Korea has a lower BMI threshold for 비만 compared to Western standards and health risks are monitored accordingly. Korean schools measure student BMI annually and provide guidance on preventing 비만.
Example Sentence
비만은 당뇨병과 고혈압의 주요 원인 중 하나예요.
Obesity is one of the main causes of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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