Africa and Asia are expected to see the biggest rises in obesity, the World Obesity Federation says.
More than half the world's population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken, the World Obesity Federation warns.
The president of the federation, Prof Louise Baur, described the report's findings as a clear warning to countries to act now or risk repercussions in the future.in particular highlights the rising rates of obesity among children and teenagers, with rates expected to double from 2020 levels among both boys and girls.
The effects of obesity's prevalence on lower-income countries is also highlighted in the report. Nine of the 10 countries with the greatest expected increases in obesity globally are low or lower-middle income states in Africa and Asia.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - reportMore than half of the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035 without significant action, according to a new report. The World Obesity Federation's 2023 atlas predicts that 51% of the world, or more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years. Rates of obesity are rising particularly quickly among children and in lower income countries, the report found.
Read more »
More than half of the world will be obese or overweight by 2035: reportWorld Obesity Federation issues warning as 2023 report predicts that more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years.
Read more »
New Jersey is the next state to ban light-duty ICE vehicle sales by 2035 - AutoblogNew Jersey is the latest state to adopt California's Advanced Clean Cars II rule banning light-duty ICE vehicle sales by 2035.
Read more »
Germany should stick to commitment of banning new combustion-engine cars from 2035 -environment ministerGermany should 'act reliably at the European level' and stick to the EU commitment of banning new combustion-engine cars from 2035, Germany's Environment Minister Steffi Lemke told the German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung on Wednesday.
Read more »
Germany And Italy Might Block Europe’s 2035 ICE Ban | CarscoopsCountries want exemption for combustion cars using synthetic fuels which they say are carbon-neutral
Read more »
First Mover Asia: NFTs Have a ‘Digital First Sale’ ProblemGood morning Asia, here's what's making news today: 1. Copyright law related addressing digital-first sales has not caught up to blockchain. 2. Short interest rises on China tokens. TheSamReynolds reports
Read more »