1 in 8 Worldwide Qualify as Obese

A Lancet study reveals a global obesity surge, with one in eight people worldwide obese, double the rate since 1990. Over 1 billion individuals had obesity in 2022, while undernutrition persists, notably in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Childhood obesity quadrupled, affecting 43% of adults.

Urgent interventions, including food subsidies and free school meals, are recommended, given the increased poverty and food costs post-COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict. The WHO underscores the need to manage obesity from early life. Read more from The Hill here.