More than half the world’s population age 5 and older — 51 percent, or more than 4 billion people — are projected to be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a report from the World Obesity Federation.
The steepest increase is expected among youths ages 5 to 19, with the predicted obesity rate among boys doubling from 10 to 20 percent and more than doubling among girls, rising from 8 to 18 percent., with a BMI over 25 considered overweight and a score over 30 considered obese.
Dubbed the World Obesity Atlas 2023 and presented to the United Nations, the report cites data for geographical regions around the globe as well as the expected economic effect of , including health-care costs. It urges countries to develop comprehensive national action plans to prevent and treat obesity and to support those who have it.If prevention, treatment and support do not improve, the report notes, the economic effect will reach more than $4 trillion a year by 2035, which it says would be comparable to the economic harm of the coronavirus in 2020.
This article is part of The Post’s “Big Number” series, which takes a brief look at the statistical aspect of health issues. Additional information and relevant research are available through the hyperlinks.
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