May 7, 2025 · Obesity and overweight fact sheet from WHO providing key facts and information on causes, health consequences, double burden of disease, prevention, WHO response.

Oct 22, 2025 · Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and …

Feb 23, 2024 · Obesity, the challenge ofKey facts Overweight and obesity are among the leading causes of disability and death in the WHO European Region; recent estimates suggest that …

Jun 9, 2021 · Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.

Sep 26, 2025 · Noncommunicable diseasesNoncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for …

Apr 2, 2020 · Obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country in the Western Pacific Region. Obesity in adulthood is a major …

Mar 1, 2024 · Obesity: Health consequences of being overweight 1 March 2024 | Questions and answers What are the health consequences of being overweight? Being overweight or obese …

Mar 1, 2024 · New study released by the Lancet shows that, in 2022, more than 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity. Malnutrition, in all its forms, includes undernutrition, …

Apr 3, 2025 · Controlling the global obesity epidemic At the other end of the malnutrition scale, obesity is one of today’s most blatantly visible – yet most neglected – public health problems. …

Mar 4, 2022 · Obesity is a disease impacting most body systems. It affects the heart, liver, kidneys, joints, and reproductive system. It leads to a range of noncommunicable diseases …