Many people will be overweight in 2050 – level 3
07-03-2025 07:00
A study in The Lancet predicts that by 2050, more than half of all adults and a third of young people worldwide will be overweight or obese.
Researchers warn that obesity rates are expected to rise quickly, especially in lower-income countries. The study forecasts that China, India, and the US will have the largest number of overweight individuals. Additionally, sub-Saharan Africa is expected to experience a significant increase in obesity due to population growth, with numbers rising by over 250%.
Experts describe obesity as a global pandemic and highlight the serious health risks it brings. They emphasize that governments must act now to prevent a major crisis. The study also shows that obesity often increases as economies grow and food becomes more accessible. While obesity trends differ across regions, the report provides valuable data to help countries address the issue effectively. Without intervention, the number of people with obesity could more than double by 2050, leading to severe health and economic consequences.
Difficult words: differ (to be different or unlike), intervention (actions taken to solve a problem), consequence (the result or effect of an action).
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