WASHINGTON, D.C.: In low-income countries, people with cars, televisions and computers at home are far more likely to be obese than people with no such conveniences, researchers said on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

Eating more, sitting still and missing out on exercise by driving are all likely reasons why people with these modern-day luxuries could be gaining weight and putting themselves at risk for diabetes, researchers said.

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