A new report by the World Obesity Federation predicts that 51 per cent of the world, which would amount to more than four billion people, will be obese or overweight in the next 12 years if no significant action is taken by governments to curb the growing epidemic.

More than half of the world is set to become overweight or obese by 2035: Report

Overweight and obesity prevalence is set to cost the global economy 3.3 per cent of GDP by 2060, according to a new study by the World Obesity Federation and RTI International.

Economic cost of obesity set to reach 3.3 per cent of global GDP by 2060: Study

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More than half of the world is set to become overweight or obese by 2035: Report

Economic cost of obesity set to reach 3.3 per cent of global GDP by 2060: Study