AMMAN
— According to a new study published by The Lancet and based on data compiled
by the
World Health Organization (WHO), reveals an alarming trend in global
obesity rates, finding that over one billion people were classified as obese,
representing a significant increase from previous years, especially among
children and adolescents.
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The
study's findings are stark: obesity rates have more than doubled among adults
since 1990 and quadrupled among children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years.
Moreover, 43 percent of adults were overweight in 2022, with obesity rates
particularly high in the
WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, where over half of
women and nearly half of men are obese, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
While
undernutrition rates have seen a decline in many areas, they remain a public
health challenge, especially in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The
highest combined rates of underweight and obesity in 2022 were recorded in the
Pacific and Caribbean island nations, as well as in the Middle East and North
Africa.
As
the study highlights, obesity is a complex issue with various contributing
factors, including diet, physical activity, genetics, and health conditions.
Obesity can lead to serious health problems, such as cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, stroke, and certain types of cancer. It can also impact mental
health, causing issues like
depression and low self-esteem.
Looking
ahead, the study predicts that by 2035, over 25 percent of the global
population could be affected by obesity, with childhood obesity expected to see
a 100 percent increase. This trend not only poses a significant health
challenge but also carries a substantial economic burden, with an estimated
$4.32 trillion in health-related costs due to obesity.
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