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This is a list of countries by obesity rate, with data from the World Health Organization ... Rank Country Percentage of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) 1 Tonga: 70.54 2
Obesity has been observed throughout human history. Many early depictions of the human form in art and sculpture appear obese. [2] However, it was not until the 20th century that obesity became common — so much so that, in 1997, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally recognized obesity as a global epidemic [3] and estimated that the worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled ...
indicates "Health in COUNTRY or TERRITORY" links. Mean BMI (kg/m 2), World Health Organization (WHO), 2014 [1] ... List of countries by obesity rate; References
List of countries by obesity rate; M. Obesity in Malta; Obesity in Mexico; Obesity in the Middle East and North Africa; N. Obesity in Nauru; Obesity in New Zealand; P.
Obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century, with morbid obesity affecting 5% of the country's population. [1] India is following a trend of other developing countries that are steadily becoming more obese. Unhealthy, processed food has become much more accessible following India's continued integration in global food ...
Nauru has the highest obesity ranking in the world; 97 per cent of men and 93 per cent of women are obese. In 2006, the average net monthly income was A$ 2,597 (A$3848 in 2014). The most significant sources of employment are phosphate mining , banking industries, and various coconut products.
The year the figures used for this chart were published, collected or compiled range from 1996 to 2003. Exact years for each country can be found in the documents linked below. Graphic chart created by User:Phils using Microsoft Excel 2004 (Mac) and OECD data available for download and discussed here.
In 2021, 39.82% of adult Egyptians suffered from obesity. [12] Obesity rates rose as oils, fat, and sugars were more regularly consumed, beginning in the 1990s. The cultural appreciation of heavier female bodies is a factor. [8] Another explanation is the degree to which food is the center of social events and special occasions.