World Obesity Day: Childhood obesity isn’t just about food—it’s about the world we’ve built
Adult obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, while adolescent obesity has quadrupled. Among 2.5 billion overweight adults, 890 million were classified as obese, accounting for 43% and 16% of adults, respectively. The issue also affects younger populations, with 37 million children under 5 and over 390 million aged 5–19 being overweight, including 160 million living with obesity.
Adult obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, while adolescent obesity has quadrupled. Among 2.5 billion overweight adults, 890 million were classified as obese, accounting for 43% and 16% of adults, respectively. The issue also affects younger populations, with 37 million children under 5 and over 390 million aged 5–19 being overweight, including 160 million living with obesity.
