Obesity Rates to Affect Nearly Half of Global Population by 2035, New Reports Warn

New reports indicate that by 2035, approximately four billion people, nearly half of the world’s population, will be overweight or obese. This projection has raised concerns about the health consequences and the strain on healthcare systems across different countries.

Findings show that this trend is not limited to adults. Obesity among children is also rising dramatically, with rates among school-aged children nearly five times higher than in 1975.

Health experts attribute the rise in overweight and obesity to factors such as the expansion of sedentary lifestyles, changes in dietary habits, and widespread access to high-calorie foods. Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

March 4th is observed annually as “World Obesity Day.” Since 2020, this day has been marked globally to raise awareness about the impacts of obesity and to promote prevention and treatment strategies.