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 over 30 is obese Le surpoids est un état caractérisé par un dépôt excessif de tissu adipeux L’obésité est une maladie chronique complexe qui se définit par un dépôt excessif de tissu adipeux pouvant nuire à la santé. What are the health consequences of being overweight Being overweight or obese can have a serious impact on health
Carrying extra fat leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and. 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 risk factor for the world’s leading causes of poor health and early death including cardiovascular disease, several common cancers, diabetes and osteoarthritis Preventing obesity has direct benefits for health and. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. On world obesity day 2025, the national nutrition council (nnc), united nations children’s fund (unicef), the world health organization (who) call for stronger policies to prevent childhood overweight and obesity and ensure children grow up in healthier food environments
If immediate action is not taken, millions will suffer from an array of serious. New analysis published in the lancet has found that pacific island countries account for 9 out of 10 of the top countries in the world with the highest prevalence of obesity among women and men aged 20 and above.
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