Increase in Obesity Worldwide: More than 1 Billion People Are Under Threat!

The Lancet According to the research published in the journal, the number of people with obesity worldwide was announced. Approximately 880 million of the people with this disease are adults and 159 million are children.

Known as island countries Tonga ve American Samoa It is one of the regions where women are most obese. American Samoa and another island nation Nauru It is also among the regions where obese men come first.

An international team of scientists say big changes are urgently needed to tackle obesity. Obesity can increase the risk of serious health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Obesity Is Increasing in Children and Adolescents

Researchers came across some data while listing obesity rates around the world. The statement made by Professor Majid Ezzati, Senior Researcher at Imperial College London, to the BBC is as follows:

“The problem in many of these island countries is that there is unhealthy food instead of healthy food. In some cases, marketing campaigns that promote unhealthy foods can be a problem, while the cost and availability of healthier foods can also be a problem.”

The research covering the years 1990-2022 shows that obesity among children and adolescents has quadrupled. In adults, this rate was recorded as two times in women and three times in men. The proportion of adults classed as underweight fell by 50%.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is also on the subject: “This new study highlights the importance of preventing and managing obesity through nutrition, physical activity and adequate care from early ages through adulthood.” said.