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"Global Obesity Epidemic: Over 1 Billion Affected, WHO Study Reveals"

A global analysis published in The Lancet reveals that more than 1 billion people, including children, adolescents, and adults, are living with obesity worldwide, surpassing previous estimates. The rapid transition from underweight to obesity in low-income and middle-income countries has contributed to this staggering statistic. The analysis emphasizes the need for public policy interventions to address both obesity and underweight, including promoting healthy diets, regulating food marketing, and ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. The World Health Organization calls for cooperation from governments, communities, and the private sector to curb obesity and improve global health.

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Global Analysis: Over 1 Billion People Living with Obesity"

A global analysis published in The Lancet reveals that more than 1 billion people worldwide are living with obesity, surpassing previous estimates by nearly a decade. The rapid transition from underweight to obesity in low-income and middle-income countries has contributed to this staggering statistic, with obesity rates among children and adolescents increasing fourfold from 1990 to 2022. The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for "double duty" policy interventions to address both obesity and underweight, including measures such as promoting breastfeeding, taxing sweetened beverages, regulating food marketing targeting children, and ensuring equitable access to healthy, nutritious food. The analysis also highlights encouraging policy changes in countries like France, South America, Mexico, and Chile, while emphasizing the urgent need for public policy to improve global health and nutrition.

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health-and-wellness3 years ago•4 min saved

"Unlocking Longevity: Surprising Shortcut to a Longer Life Revealed"

Walking at least 3,967 steps per day can reduce the risk of death, with each additional 500 to 1,000 steps further lowering the risk, according to a large global analysis. The study found that even walking as few as 4,000 steps a day can significantly reduce deaths from any cause, and even fewer steps are needed to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease. The more steps walked, the greater the health benefits, with no identified upper limit. Insufficient physical activity affects over a quarter of the world's population, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further reduced activity levels. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings in larger groups of people.

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