A recent study forecasts that nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050 if preventive measures are not implemented. With obesity rates having doubled in the last three decades, this alarming trend could lead to significant health system stress worldwide. Experts call for urgent governmental commitment to improve diets and lifestyles.
A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation indicates that without government intervention, nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children globally will be overweight or obese by 2050. This research, which appears in The Lancet, is based on data compiled from 204 countries and highlights a critical public health challenge facing humanity. The number of overweight or obese individuals has surged from 929 million in 1990 to approximately 2.6 billion in 2021, underscoring the urgency for action.
The study emphasizes the need for stronger governmental policies aimed at improving dietary habits and increasing physical activity. As obesity rates rise, the world’s health systems will face unprecedented strain. Immediate actions are essential to combat this global health crisis before it exacerbates.
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