A recent study published in The Lancet forecasts alarming obesity trends, indicating that by 2050, over 50% of adults and a third of teenagers will be overweight or obese. The surge is particularly pronounced in lower-income nations, where population growth exacerbates the issue. The research shows that current trends, if unchecked, will see substantial increases in obesity rates in countries like China, India, and Nigeria. Experts stress the necessity for immediate governmental action to mitigate what could become a severe public health crisis, emphasizing that innovative weight loss treatments may alter future outcomes.
By 2050, more than half of all adults and a third of young individuals worldwide are projected to be overweight or obese, escalating rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.
Experts emphasize that immediate governmental intervention is critical to avert what they predict could be a profound tragedy for global health.
The study forecasts that by 2050, global obesity rates may reach 57.4% for men and 60.3% for women, with China and India leading in numbers affected.
Particular concern is directed at Nigeria, where obesity figures are expected to rise dramatically, making it the fourth-largest population of overweight adults globally in 2050.
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