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Bookmark or Share- Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)Finally, the rise in obesity rates in low-and middle-income countries, including among lower socio-economic groups, is fast globalizing a problem that was once associated only with high-income countries. Facing a double burden of malnutrition. Many low- and middle-income countries face a so-called double burden of malnutrition.
- New analysis from WHO/Europe identifies surprising trends in rates of ...An analysis has identified that in some countries of the WHO European Region, rates of overweight and obesity have stopped rising, and that higher social and economic status do not necessarily correlate with lower rates of overweight and obesity. Furthermore, the analysis explains that obesity and overweight that start in childhood lead to more health problems.These 3 trends were identified ...
- Indonesia: Obesity rates among adults double over past two decadesIndonesia: Obesity rates among adults double over past two decadesPRESS RELEASEUNICEF and WHO call for improved consumption of healthy food and beverages on World Obesity Day.JAKARTA, 04 March 2021 – The number of overweight adults in Indonesia has doubled over the past two decades* said WHO and UNICEF today, calling for an urgent move to enhance legislation, policies and regulations to curb ...
- Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)Rates of overweight and obesity continue to grow in adults and children. From 1990 to 2022, the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5–19 years living with obesity increased four-fold from 2% to 8% globally, while the percentage of adults 18 years of age and older living with obesity more than doubled from 7% to 16%.
- World Obesity Day 2022 – Accelerating action to stop obesityPeople with obesity are also three times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19. The key to preventing obesity is to act early, ideally even before a baby is conceived. Good nutrition in pregnancy, followed by exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months and continued breastfeeding until 2 years and beyond, is best for all infants and ...
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