The World Obesity Federation predicted in its 2023 Atlas that 51 percent of the world’s population, more than four billion people, will suffer from obesity or overweight during the next twelve years, 2035.
The report stated that obesity rates are rising rapidly, especially among children and in low-income countries, according to Reuters.
Louise Bauer, president of the World Obesity Federation, described the data as: "Clear warning" She said policy makers need to act now to prevent the situation from deteriorating. I mentioned it "It is very worrying to see obesity rates rising faster among children and adolescents".
The report stated that childhood obesity may more than double 2020 levels, reaching 208 million boys and 175 million girls by 2035.
The International Obesity Federation said the cost to society of overweight-related health conditions would be significant, exceeding $4 trillion annually by 2035, equivalent to 3 percent of global gross domestic product.
However, the authors of the report said that they do not blame individuals, but rather call for a focus on the societal, environmental and biological factors for these conditions.
