In 20 years, half of the population is overweight

Researchers at Tulane University in New Orleans, USA, have pointed out that in 2030, there are about 2.16 billion people in adulthood with overweight, and 1.12 billion people in that age group are sick. obesity, accounting for 57.8% of the population.

Half of the Earth's population will be overweight in 2030 as the data published in the International Journal of Obesity, compiled from the health organizations of 106 countries with a total population of 88% of the left population. land.

The questions surrounding the 'obesity problem' have been wiped out, because according to research, as of 2005, the world has about one-third of the adult population in overweight, equivalent with 937 million overweight people and more than 396 obese people.

Needle watch weighs fat people.(Photo: Nouvelobs)

And according to the researchers, the situation will be even more serious because these numbers will continue to increase with dizzying speed. If the current trend of obesity continues to continue in the next two decades, then by 2030, the earth will have about 2.16 billion adults in overweight, and 1.12 billion. obesity in that age group, accounting for 57.8% of the population.

The researchers also warn that the current amount of obese patients in developed industrial countries and emerging economies will quickly level this gap.

Obesity is an overweight phenomenon because the amount of fat accumulated in the body is too large. Body weight index (IMC) regulates how much a person's weight is up to the standard. If IMC is between 18 and 25, the body is completely normal, between 25 and 30 bodies are overweight, and 30 or more are obese. People in obesity are at risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases.

The waist size index is another indicator of obesity. The body is considered obese if the waist measurement exceeds 90cm for women and 100cm for men.