1 In 8 People Now Obese

Obesity Rates Soar Worldwide

1 in 8 People Now Obese

Study Shows Doubled Rates Since 1990

A new study released by the Lancet shows that in 2022 more than 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity. This is a significant increase from the 200 million people who were obese in 1990. The study also found that the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5-19 years living with obesity increased four-fold from 2% to 8% during the same period.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.

The study found that the global prevalence of obesity has more than doubled since 1990. In 2022, 13% of the world's adult population was obese. This is up from 6% in 1990. The prevalence of obesity is higher in women than in men, with 15% of women and 11% of men being obese.

The study also found that the prevalence of obesity is increasing in all regions of the world. The highest rates of obesity are found in North America, where 36% of the adult population is obese. The lowest rates of obesity are found in South Asia, where 5% of the adult population is obese.

The study's authors say that the increase in obesity rates is due to a number of factors, including changes in diet and physical activity patterns. They say that the increase in obesity is a major public health concern, as it is a risk factor for a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.