Globesity and the growing nation

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of overweight and obesity is on the rise. Statistics show that American Samoa, Natru and Toketau were the top rankers with 70%. USA is 42%, followed by Qatar 41%, Australia 32%, Libya 29%, and the UK is 27%. However, the lowest in the obesity rank was Ethiopia, at 1%. According to the World Obesity Atlas 2023 report, 38% of the global population is currently either overweight or obese. Both developed and developing countries are overwhelmed by obesity. There is an increase in severe obesity in high- and middle-income countries, and it is projected to climb if current trends continue, from 10 to 20% between 2020 and 2035, posing a colossal peril to healthcare systems. There is an urgent need for immediate and operational action at both population and regional levels to cease the disquieting obesity increase and its grim health risks. Keywords: Adiposity, Body mass index, Obesity, Overweight, Prevalence, United Kingdom