The World Health Organization defines overweight as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25, and obesity as a BMI greater than or equal to 30. The world is set to have almost two billion obese people by 2023.
Most of the world's population - more than four billion people - will be overweight by 2035, with almost two billion likely to be obese, the World Obesity Federation has warned.is predicted to more than double, impacting 208 million boys and 175 million girls, the new report based on a global study revealed.
If"significant action" is not taken to improve prevention and treatment, the economic impact of people being overweight and obese will reach $4.32 trillion , nearly 3% of global GDP, the federation said.Cost of obesity 'not fault of those with disease' "Let's be clear: the economic impact of obesity is not the fault of individuals living with the disease," said Johanna Ralston, CEO of the World Obesity Federation.
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