Experts Estimate Rise In Obese, Overweight Population

A report from the World Obesity Federation estimated more than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035.

Tuesday, March 7th 2023, 6:38 am

By: News 9


A report from the World Obesity Federation estimated more than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035.

The WOF said likelihood of living with obesity in 2035 would be around one in four, it is currently one in seven.

The report said it projects childhood obesity to increase to more than double what it was in 2020.


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