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Obesity and Public Health Initiatives
This chapter analyzes the rise in global obesity rates from 1990 to 2021, focusing on lifestyle factors and socioeconomic influences. It discusses governmental efforts to promote healthier lifestyles and the complexities of public health messaging, including the effectiveness of sugar taxes and weight loss drugs. The chapter emphasizes the need for holistic solutions to tackle obesity as a societal issue rather than individual failings.