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Obesity in Mexico is a relatively recent phenomenon, having been widespread since the 1980s with the introduction of ultra-processed food into much of the Mexican food market. Prior to that, dietary issues were limited to under and malnutrition , which is still a problem in various parts of the country.
Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of obesity is often based on BMI .
In 2021, the World Health Organization estimated that obesity caused at least 2.8 million deaths annually. [47] On average, obesity reduces life expectancy by six to seven years, [2] [48] a BMI of 30–35 kg/m 2 reduces life expectancy by two to four years, [37] while severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m 2) reduces life expectancy by ten years. [37]
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Prevalence of pediatric obesity also varies with state. The highest rates of childhood obesity are found in the southeastern states of which Mississippi was found to have the highest rate of overweight/obese children, 44.5%/21.9% respectively. [10] The western states were found to have the lowest prevalence, such as Utah (23.1%) and Oregon (9.6 ...
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 ...
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.
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