Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to health

Summary

A Lancet report warns that by 2050, more than half of adults (3.8 billion) and a third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese, straining healthcare systems and increasing early deaths.

Currently, 2.11 billion adults and 493 million young people are affected. The crisis is most severe in China, India, and the U.S.

Obesity is rising faster among children, increasing risks of diabetes and heart disease.

Experts urge global public health interventions, especially in lower-income countries with limited healthcare resources.