Over half of worldwide adults to be overweight or obese by 2050, warns study

A new study warns that by 2050, nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children globally will be overweight or obese without governmental intervention. Published in the Lancet, the study analysed data from 204 countries, highlighting obesity as a major health challenge this century.

Mar 4, 2025 - 08:00
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Over half of worldwide adults to be overweight or obese by 2050, warns study
A new study warns that by 2050, nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children globally will be overweight or obese without governmental intervention. Published in the Lancet, the study analysed data from 204 countries, highlighting obesity as a major health challenge this century.

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