Almost half of Thai monks suffer overweight problems

BANGKOK, July 30 – A research study indicated that almost half of Thai monks are having overweight problems or are affected by congenital diseases.

The study focused on the health concerns of Thai monks and how to offer them food during the upcoming Buddhist Lent.

The survey’s participants included 246 monks from the Dhammayuttika Nikaya and Mahayana movements in 11 provinces.

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