Childhood obesity rates continue to rise globally due to sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits. The WHO emphasizes collaborative efforts across government sectors, communities, media, and private sectors to promote healthier diets and physical activity among children and adults. Childhood obesity not...
The growing rates of obesity are likely to lead to higher incidences of related chronic diseases. According to the World Atlas 2023, obesity among children and teenagers in the Americas is projected to rise significantly from 2020 to 2035, with the rate for boys expected to grow from 20% to...
News|07 March 2023 Diabetes and obesity are rising globally — but some nations are hit harder Rates of type 2 diabetes and other conditions caused by disorders of the body’s energy-processing system are driven in part by changing food habits. ...
The report indicated that obesity rates are particularly increasing in children and in lower income countries, with the number of children with obesity possibly more than doubling between 2020 and 2035. It was further estimated that morbidities associated with being overweight would cost, globally, ...
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b.Globally, obesity rates are increasing, creating a demand for effective solutions. Increasing awareness of the health consequences associated with overweight, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, further drives this demand. Additionally, acceleration in the development of anti-obesity drugs, sup...
Introduction In the past few decades, type 2 diabetes (T2D) in children and adolescents has emerged in conjunction with increasing pediatric obesity rates globally.1-8 Children and youth living with obesity also have a higher risk of developing T2D as adults when compared with children with refere...
The market opportunity is huge in the world's most populous country, which has high obesity rates, especially among women, and the second-highest number of people with type-2 diabetes globally. Indian drugmakers are testing their own versions of weight-loss drugs, while ...
This comprehensive review explores the increasing prevalence of obesity among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and investigates its impact on disease pathophysiology, response to therapy, and overall clinical outcomes. As obesity rates rise globally, it is important to recognize the complex interp...
However, the more widespread struggle with obesity began to surface globally in the 1950s, when scientists learned about gene modification and hydroponics. With more accessible food and technology leading to increasingly sedentary lifestyles, obesity rates began to climb, signaling a need for awareness...