BEIJING, August 2 -- Mexican police authorities are making efforts to resolve the growing obesity among police officers.

    According to local media reports, 60 percent of Mexican policemen are overweighted and 9 percent of them are obese, which has affected the efficiency and image of Mexican police.

    This week, Mexico's Ministry of Public Security called upon the policemen to lose weight by living a healthy life like drinking more water, taking physical exercises and not eating junk food.

    In addition, the ministry has sent 53 experts to give instructions on how to lose weight. Sports competitions like boxing, soccer and long-distance running will also be organized for the policemen.

    In recent years, obesity has become one of the biggest health threats to Mexican people.

    According to a local survey, 60 to 70 percent of Mexicans are overweighted or obese because of eating high-fat food and lack of physical exercises.

    Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mexico City.