Obesity: Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global Challenge
2020
This report from the World Bank examines the global obesity and overweight epidemic and the economic and health impacts worldwide. The report outlines current trends concerning overweight and obesity– finding that in 2016, more than 2 billion people were overweight or obese, with over 70% living in low or middle-income countries. The report identifies opportunities for policy reform and investments to address overweight and obesity and offers country case studies outlining interventions and challenges. The report also includes an action agenda for countries to follow to address overweight and obesity and the role of international development institutions.
Chapters include:
- Chapter 1: Why This Report Now?
- Chapter 2: Prevalence and Trends
- Chapter 3: Health and Economic Impacts of Overweight/Obesity
- Chapter 4: Factors Affecting Overweight/Obesity Prevalence
- Chapter 5: Addressing Overweight/Obesity: Lessons for Future Actions
- Chapter 6: Business Unusual: How Can Development Partners Support Countries to Fight Obesity?
The report is accompanied by an overview, infographics, and an immersive story.
Obesity: Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global Challenge
Source:
Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global Challenge. World Bank Group 2020. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/nutrition/publication/obesity-health-and-economic-consequences-of-an-impending-global-challenge.