Does Diet Play a Role?

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In egypt, poor women are much fatter than rich ones. Poor families tend to be more relaxed in letting their daughters outside. Conservative clothing can also make public exercise quite burdensome. One arocky woman told me that she puts in music to block out cat calls.

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