Report: More than half of the world's population will be overweight/obese by 2035

Published Date: 08 Mar 2023

The World Health Organization's 2023 Atlas predicts that 51% of the world's population, or more than 4 billion people, will be overweight or obese within the next 12 years.

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Nutritional and metabolic biomarkers may aid in the early detection of obesity risk, guide precise interventions, and support tailored diets to improve metabolic health.

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Red meat intake showed no overall association with MASLD risk, but higher daily consumption (75-90 g) was linked to increased risk in men.

Women with prior adverse childhood experiences may face a higher risk for gestational diabetes, with the risk rising with each additional adverse experience, a meta-analysis of 11 studies shows.

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