Globally, obesity is on the rise, and it is projected that without immediate action, around a third (746 million) of the world’s children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050.

Higher prevalence of prescribing was seen among girls than boys (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR], 2.05), adolescents aged 15 to 17 vs 12 to 14 years (aPR, 2.24), and among those with class 2 or 3 ...

Obesity significantly increased the risk of various cancers, including breast, colon, rectum and upper stomach cancers, and increased the risks for anxiety, substance use disorders and depression.

Obesity is defined in medical, scientific, and social terms, shaping care, policy, and stigma. New models aim for more precise, respectful, and person-centered approaches.

Childhood obesity epidemic in India: Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, genetics contribute. Prevention through education, policy changes essential.

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Men in the highest quartile for dietary sodium intake also had higher odds for general obesity (OR = 6.05; 95% CI, 2.83-12.93) and abdominal obesity (OR = 4.68; 95% CI, 2.44-8.96) than those in ...

For decades, doctors have used two numbers to determine whether a person has obesity: their weight divided by their height. The calculation, known as body mass index (BMI), has the benefit of ...

Your healthcare provider can also address obesity and disease risk and discuss weight loss medications, teach you how to monitor your blood glucose/blood sugar to aid with weight loss and help ...

Global Obesity Crisis It is estimated that up to 1.9 billion people worldwide will be living with obesity in 2035. Childhood obesity is expected to increase by 100% between 2020 and 2035. About 1 ...

Obesity is a complex health condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and certain cancers.