Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
6 days ago · Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over …
Principaux repères sur l'obésité et le surpoids
Le surpoids est un état caractérisé par un dépôt excessif de tissu adipeux. L’obésité est une maladie chronique complexe qui se définit par un dépôt excessif de tissu adipeux pouvant …
BMI-for-age (5-19 years) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Growth reference 5-19 years - BMI-for-age (5-19 years)
Obesity WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 2, 2020 · Obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country in the Western Pacific Region. Obesity in adulthood is a major …
Noncommunicable diseases: Childhood overweight and obesity
Overweight and obese children are likely to stay obese into adulthood and more likely to develop noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age. …
Study finds Pacific accounts for 9 of the 10 most obese countries …
Mar 4, 2024 · New analysis published in the Lancet has found that Pacific island countries account for 9 out of 10 of the top countries in the world with the highest prevalence of obesity …
World Obesity Day 2022 – Accelerating action to stop obesity
Mar 4, 2022 · WHO estimates that by 2025, approximately 167 million more people – adults and children – will become less healthy because they are overweight or obese. On the occasion of …
Healthy diet - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on healthy diet with key facts and information on essential dietary elements, practical advice, salt, sodium and potassium, sugars, health diet promotion, WHO response.
Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 10, 2025 · Countries in WHO South- East Asia are in a state of nutrition transition driven by the flourishing economic development, urbanization which have led to lifestyle changes. …
The inequality epidemic: low-income teens face higher risks of …
May 23, 2024 · The inequality epidemic: low-income teens face higher risks of obesity, inactivity and poor diet New WHO/Europe report finds alarming disparities in diet, exercise and weight …