The conversation around body image in 2021 was not happening in a vacuum. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened awareness of health, and the government's campaign specifically used social media to help young Indonesian women combat negative body image and improve their self-esteem.
However, looking at lifestyle and health data from 2021, there are significant shared trends between Malaysia and Indonesia regarding physical activity, obesity, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health & Lifestyle Trends (2021-2022) indon tetek besar 2021
: Upwards of 90% of adults struggled to hit the recommended daily targets for fresh fruits and vegetables. This resulted in widespread systemic deficits in dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. The conversation around body image in 2021 was