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Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050

ANH Team
Last updated: November 15, 2024 2:38 am
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The issue of obesity in the United States has reached alarming levels, with a recent analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study Collaborator Network revealing a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity over the past three decades. The study, published in The Lancet, shows that the number of people living with overweight and obesity in the U.S. has surpassed 208 million in 2021 and is projected to continue rising in the coming years if no significant intervention is implemented.

According to the analysis, certain states in the U.S. have already reached particularly high levels of overweight and obesity, with over half of older adolescent males in Texas and nearly two-thirds of older adolescent females in Mississippi classified as overweight or obese in 2021. The study predicts that by 2050, the total number of children, adolescents, and adults with overweight and obesity in the U.S. could reach a staggering 260 million, highlighting the urgent need for population-wide action to address this growing health crisis.

Lead author Professor Emmanuela Gakidou from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington emphasizes the serious health consequences associated with overweight and obesity, including an increased risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. The economic and healthcare costs of managing these conditions are also expected to escalate as the prevalence of obesity continues to rise.

The analysis provides detailed forecasts at the state level, highlighting the disparities in overweight and obesity prevalence among different demographic groups. It reveals that the prevalence of obesity is projected to increase at a faster rate than overweight, particularly among adult men in states like Colorado and New Mexico, and adult women in Kansas and Colorado. Southern states are expected to continue experiencing the highest levels of obesity, with two-thirds of adult men in West Virginia and Kentucky, and adult women in Mississippi, projected to be living with obesity by 2050.

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The analysis also underscores the unprecedented epidemic of childhood and adolescent obesity, with older adolescent obesity prevalence more than doubling between 1990 and 2021. The study predicts that by 2050, around one in five children and at least one in three adolescents in the U.S. will be living with obesity, emphasizing the need for early intervention and prevention strategies targeting this vulnerable population.

In light of these concerning trends, the authors stress the importance of a comprehensive, cross-government strategy to tackle the obesity crisis. They emphasize the need for policies that address the structural drivers of obesity, promote healthy lifestyle behaviors, and ensure equitable access to resources and services that support healthy living. Prevention, rather than solely relying on treatment options like anti-obesity medications, is highlighted as a key strategy in addressing the root causes of the obesity epidemic.

In conclusion, the analysis serves as a wake-up call to policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about the urgent need to address the obesity crisis in the U.S. through population-wide interventions and sustained efforts to promote healthy living and prevent the long-term health consequences associated with overweight and obesity.

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