More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds

Obesity is so prevalent it has become more common than being underweight in most nations.
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More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems, according to updated estimates from the World Health Organization and an international group of researchers.
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More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds - CNA

More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds