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More than Half the World will be Overweight or Obese by 2050 | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

March 07, 2025, 8:56 PM ISTVantage by Palki Sharma

More than Half the World will be Overweight or Obese by 2050 | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

By 2050, over half of adults and a third of children worldwide are predicted to be obese, with a significant rise in heart disease, cancer, and early death risks. Obesity affects 2.11 billion adults and 493 million children globally. The highest rates are in China, India, and the U.S., with low-income countries facing the greatest impact. What’s behind this global policy failure? Why is the burden of obesity increasing? Palki Sharma tells you.

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