A report published in the Lancet warns that by 2050, more than half of adults and a third of children globally will be overweight or obese, posing serious health risks and significant challenges to healthcare systems. The number of overweight or obese adults has surged from 731 million in 1990 to 2.11 billion today, with children affected growing alarmingly from 198 million to 493 million. Urgent policy reforms are necessary to prevent a crisis, as forecasts indicate significant increases, particularly in obesity among children, with 360 million predicted by 2050.
"The unprecedented global epidemic of overweight and obesity is a profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure," said lead author Prof Emmanuela Gakidou.
Without urgent policy reform and action, more than half of those aged 25 or above worldwide (3.8 billion) and about a third of all children and young people are forecast to be affected by 2050.
Current figures show 2.11 billion adults and 493 million children and young people are now overweight or obese, a significant increase from 1990.
The research predicts a 121% rise in obesity among children and younger people, reaching 360 million by 2050, particularly alarming for healthcare systems.
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