US EditionA third of children worldwide forecast to be obese or overweight by 2050: Study
- A study published in The Lancet finds that by 2050, 60% of adults and a third of children will be overweight or obese, with rates on the rise globally.
- Dr. Jessica Kerr warns that rising obesity will cost health systems billions and that timely action is crucial to avoid this crisis.
- The study predicts global obesity rates will rise, especially in North Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, unless urgent action is taken.
- Professor Emmanuela Gakidou emphasizes immediate intervention and stronger political commitment to transform diets and improve nutrition and physical environments.
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16% of Korean students obese, half at risk of metabolic syndrome
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Over Half of World’s Population to be Obese by 2050, Study Says
Credit: Public Domain More than half of all adults and one in three young people (overall, half of the population) worldwide could be overweight or obese by 2050, marking a growing obesity crisis that experts say demands immediate action. A new study published in The Lancet warns that the rapid rise in obesity, especially in lower-income countries, could lead to severe health and economic challenges. The study, conducted by the Institute for Hea…
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