Obesity and overweight
Key facts Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over… Read More »Obesity and overweight
Obesity Around the world
Nearly a decade on — trends, risk factors and policy implications in global obesity
In the past decade, the prevalence of obesity and related comorbidities has continued to increase across the globe, prompting many countries to adopt policies to… Read More »Nearly a decade on — trends, risk factors and policy implications in global obesity
Will the COVID-19 pandemic worsen the obesity epidemic?
The sudden outbreak and global spread of COVID-19 represents one of the most profound societal and public health challenges in modern times. In this Comment,… Read More »Will the COVID-19 pandemic worsen the obesity epidemic?
Childhood Obesity Is a Major Problem. Research Isn’t Helping.
Childhood obesity is a big public health challenge, and has been for some time. Almost 20 percent of American children are obese, as well as… Read More »Childhood Obesity Is a Major Problem. Research Isn’t Helping.
Obesity and overweight
Key facts Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over… Read More »Obesity and overweight
Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Good nutrition, physical activity, and a healthy body weight are essential parts of a person’s overall health and well-being. Together, these can help decrease a… Read More »Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity
Tackling obesity in 2020—with a great resolution comes shared responsibility
For millions around the world, the New Year brings renewed energy and the will to change things for the better. The promise to adopt a… Read More »Tackling obesity in 2020—with a great resolution comes shared responsibility
Reclaiming the word Obesity? Here we ‘O’!
Reclaiming a word means taking something that has been used in a negative way and turning it into a badge of pride. Even impressionist painting… Read More »Reclaiming the word Obesity? Here we ‘O’!
World Obesity publish academic paper on the provision of clinical care for obesity in 68 countries!
Earlier this month to help mark the first united World Obesity Day, a new study was published in Clinical Obesity. The paper details the results… Read More »World Obesity publish academic paper on the provision of clinical care for obesity in 68 countries!