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

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A new global study published in The Lancet journal is sounding the alarm on worldwide obesity rates. The Lancet predicts that by 2050, over 50% of adults will be overweight, with 1 in 3 young adults also affected.

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For decades, we have witnessed steady growth in the prevalence of overweight and obesity throughout the world. In some countries1,2 the rise in prevalence had already emerged before World War 2, and it has since occurred in more and more countries.

Comparatively, obesity rates in most European countries remain below 25 percent, with some nations, particularly in Southern and Western Europe, reporting levels under 15 percent. The map gained viral attention on Reddit's r/europe subreddit from people interested in comparing their home stats to other locations.

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