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‘Not about men’s preferences’: Jamaicans debate women’s higher obesity rates

'Not about men's preferences': Jamaicans debate women's higher obesity rates

KINGSTON, Jamaica — From poor exercise habits to stress to personal comfort, Jamaicans have offered varying opinions on why obesity affects local women at significantly higher rates than men. According to the World Obesity Federation, Jamaica has one of the widest gender gaps in obesity prevalence. The federation’s latest country data indicate that more than … Read more

The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses? | Greg Jericho

The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses? | Greg Jericho

The June inflation rate of 3.8% ended any real prospect of a rate rise next month, despite investors assuming the Reserve Bank would rather raise rates than not. There is a certain ghoulishness when it comes to economics and especially inflation. A “good” number will inevitably be dull news, whereas a bad number – one … Read more