Obesity
Risks & tips on
controlling weight
Once considered a problem only in high income countries, prevalence of overweight and obesity are now rising in low and mid-income countries, particularly in urban settings. They are associated with mental health problems, reduced quality of life...
How is obesity measured?
Risk factors for obesity
Obesity in children
Once considered a problem only in high income countries, prevalence of overweight and obesity are now rising in low and mid-income countries, particularly in urban settings. They are associated with mental health problems, reduced quality of life and are major risk factors for many chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), in 2022, 2.5 billion adults (18 years and older) were overweight. Of these, 890 million were living with obesity.
In this guide, we explore the main causes and associated risks of obesity and examine how weight can be controlled.
