The problem of obesity in children has increased considerably in India in recent years. It leads to serious health ...

Surprisingly, places like South America, North Africa, and the Middle East will be severely affected.

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Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight as a waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

Obesity in children under 14 set to rise by more than half by 2050, shocking research suggests - Experts said the global ...

Childhood obesity is on the rise, with alarming projections showing one in six children and adolescents could be obese by ...

Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

The findings highlight "monumental societal failures" in the fight against obesity, said population health researcher Jessica Kerr.

Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than ...

Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to increase among adults.

More than half of adults and a third of children and teens worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, a comprehensive ...

The total number of adults living with overweight and obesity is projected to reach 3.80 billion by 2050 assuming continuation of historical trends. HealthDay News — Globally, increases in ...