"Report Predicts Most Adults Will Be Obese by 2050"
A recent study reveals that billions of individuals are at risk of becoming overweight. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A recent study has revealed alarming statistics regarding the rising rates of overweight and obesity, predicting that by 2050, over half of adults and a third of young people and children worldwide will fall into these categories, leading to serious health implications. This research, published in The Lancet, highlights the urgent need for intervention.
According to the World Health Organization, a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25 is classified as overweight, while obesity is defined as a BMI over 30.
Currently, approximately 2.11 billion adults aged 25 and older, along with 493 million children and youth aged five to 24, are identified as overweight or obese. This represents a substantial increase from the figures recorded in 1990, where 731 million adults and 198 million young people were categorized similarly.
The report emphasized that without immediate changes in policy and intervention, projections indicate that more than half of adults aged 25 and older, alongside around one third of children and young people, could be overweight or obese by 2050.
Researchers have raised alarms about the implications of this trend, characterizing it as an “unparalleled threat” leading to early mortality, disease, and significant strain on healthcare systems. “The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure,” commented lead author Prof Emmanuela Gakidou from the University of Washington.
The study also pointed out noteworthy regional disparities, noting that over half of the world’s overweight or obese adults reside in just eight countries: China, India, the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Anticipating future growth, the report forecasts a staggering 121% increase in obesity among children and young people, with numbers expected to rise to 360 million by 2050.
By that same year, it is projected that one in three children and young people with obesity will be found in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean, which will have far-reaching health, economic, and social consequences.
The authors warned that children today are gaining weight at an accelerated pace compared to previous generations, with obesity often manifesting at a younger age. This early onset heightens the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer sooner in life.
Obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern in Russia, where nearly 25% of adults are reported to struggle with excessive weight, according to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. The ministry has prioritized reducing this figure, alongside efforts to combat alcohol and tobacco use, which are estimated to rob vulnerable Russians of an average of seven years of life.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
According to the World Health Organization, a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 25 is classified as overweight, while obesity is defined as a BMI over 30.
Currently, approximately 2.11 billion adults aged 25 and older, along with 493 million children and youth aged five to 24, are identified as overweight or obese. This represents a substantial increase from the figures recorded in 1990, where 731 million adults and 198 million young people were categorized similarly.
The report emphasized that without immediate changes in policy and intervention, projections indicate that more than half of adults aged 25 and older, alongside around one third of children and young people, could be overweight or obese by 2050.
Researchers have raised alarms about the implications of this trend, characterizing it as an “unparalleled threat” leading to early mortality, disease, and significant strain on healthcare systems. “The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure,” commented lead author Prof Emmanuela Gakidou from the University of Washington.
The study also pointed out noteworthy regional disparities, noting that over half of the world’s overweight or obese adults reside in just eight countries: China, India, the United States, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, and Egypt.
Anticipating future growth, the report forecasts a staggering 121% increase in obesity among children and young people, with numbers expected to rise to 360 million by 2050.
By that same year, it is projected that one in three children and young people with obesity will be found in North Africa and the Middle East, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean, which will have far-reaching health, economic, and social consequences.
The authors warned that children today are gaining weight at an accelerated pace compared to previous generations, with obesity often manifesting at a younger age. This early onset heightens the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cancer sooner in life.
Obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern in Russia, where nearly 25% of adults are reported to struggle with excessive weight, according to Health Minister Mikhail Murashko. The ministry has prioritized reducing this figure, alongside efforts to combat alcohol and tobacco use, which are estimated to rob vulnerable Russians of an average of seven years of life.
Max Fischer for TROIB News
