Global Rise in Obesity Rates

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The global obesity rates have been steadily increasing, with one in eight of the world's population now classified as obese, which amounts to more than a billion people. This surpasses the share of adults who are underweight. The trend is not exclusive to wealthy countries, as the collective weight gain is widespread globally. A recent study highlighted that global obesity rates have doubled in adults since the 1990s, marking a significant shift in the world's health demographics.

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