Obesity has significantly risen globally, with over 1.9 billion adults reported as overweight in 2016, including 650 million classified as obese. Approximately 39% of adults and 41 million children under five were found to be overweight or obese. The document highlights that obesity is preventable, yet poses serious health risks, being a leading cause of global deaths associated with various health complications.

1. OBESITY : Facts & Sta0s0cs
Dr. Vijaita Syngle
Bariatric Consultant
Healing Touch City Clinic, Chandigarh, India

2. Key Sta=s=cs
• Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975
• In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older ,
were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese.
• 39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in
2016, 13% were obese.
• 41 million children under the age of 5 were overweight
or obese in 2016.
• Over 340 million children and adolescents aged 5-19
were overweight or obese in 2016.

3. Key Facts
Obesity is preventable
Obesity is common, serious and costly
Overweight and obesity are the fiGh leading risk for
global deaths
Overweight & obesity are linked to more deaths
worldwide than underweight
Regular physical ac=vity helps maintain a healthy body
Ea=ng a healthy diet can prevent obesity

4. Obesity Risks

5. Obesity is Costly

6. Direct & Indirect Costs