India May Have 45 Crore Obese & Overweight People by 2050: Lancet
A staggering new study by The Lancet has warned that India may have 45 crore obese and overweight people aged over 25 years by the year 2050. The study, which analyzed data from 200 countries, has predicted that China, India, and the USA will see the largest numbers of obese and overweight people by 2050. The sub-Saharan Africa super-region is also expected to see a significant rise (254.8%) in the population of obese and overweight individuals.
According to the study, India’s population of obese and overweight individuals will increase by 243.1% between 2015 and 2050, making it one of the countries with the largest numbers of such individuals. China is expected to see an even higher increase of 263.4% during the same period, while the USA is expected to see an increase of 133.4%.
The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Washington, the University of California, and the University of Cambridge, analyzed data from 200 countries and found that the number of obese and overweight individuals worldwide is likely to increase by 43.7% between 2015 and 2050.
The researchers used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017, which was conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. The study analyzed data from 200 countries and found that the number of obese and overweight individuals worldwide has increased by 64.5% between 1975 and 2016.
The study also found that the prevalence of obesity and overweight individuals varies significantly across different regions and countries. For example, the prevalence of obesity and overweight individuals is highest in the Pacific Islands, where 71.4% of the population is classified as obese or overweight. The prevalence is also high in the Caribbean, where 63.4% of the population is classified as obese or overweight.
On the other hand, the prevalence of obesity and overweight individuals is lowest in the Eastern Mediterranean, where 18.2% of the population is classified as obese or overweight. The prevalence is also low in Southeast Asia, where 21.4% of the population is classified as obese or overweight.
The study’s findings are a cause for concern, as obesity and overweight are major risk factors for a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity and overweight are responsible for 4.5 million deaths worldwide each year.
The study’s lead author, Dr. Christopher Murray, has warned that the increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight individuals will put a significant strain on healthcare systems around the world. “The increasing burden of obesity and overweight will have significant implications for healthcare systems, economies, and societies as a whole,” Dr. Murray said. “It is essential that governments, healthcare providers, and individuals take action to address this issue and reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight.”
In conclusion, the study’s findings are a wake-up call for governments and healthcare providers around the world. The increasing prevalence of obesity and overweight individuals is a major public health concern, and it is essential that action is taken to address this issue. By increasing awareness of the risks associated with obesity and overweight, and by implementing evidence-based interventions to reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight, we can help to reduce the burden of chronic diseases and improve public health.
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