Facts on Obesity
- The WHO estimated that by 2015 almost 2.3 billion people will be overweight
- WHO gave some some facts in 2005 on the health of the globe. Here are some:
- About 1.6 billion adults over the age of 15 were overweight
- Around 400 million adults were obese
- At least 20 million children where over weight and they were under the age of 5.
- World wide has nearly doubled since 1980
- Australia is one of the leading countries in obesity
- 14 million Australians are overweight or obese
- If the levels keep growing by 2025, close to 80% of the population will be obese
- Obesity is the biggest threat to Australia's health
- Obesity increases the chance of Alzheimer's disease
- Obesity has over taken smoking and is the leading cause of death and illness in Australia
Summary
At least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. It used to be in high earning countries, now it's in low income earning countries.
Governments, international partners, civil society, non governmental organizations and the private sector all have vital roles to play in contributing to obesity prevention.
Governments, international partners, civil society, non governmental organizations and the private sector all have vital roles to play in contributing to obesity prevention.