
Rich Nations See Obesity Rates Plateau or Dip, Global Study Finds
An international study analyzing data from 4,050 population studies (232 million participants) finds global obesity continues to rise overall but rates are plateauing or falling in several high‑income countries (e.g., US 40–43% and UK 27–30% in 2024), with trends varying by country and age. The results highlight the role of country‑specific social, economic, and policy factors and suggest wider use of weight‑loss medicines could influence future trajectories.












