Soon half the population will suffer from one disease – scientists were shocked by the results of the study – Health

The Telegram channel “Doctor's Notes” shared the results of a study by scientists on the problem of obesity, Sports.kz reports.

“Income inequality is often cited as a problem in the developed world, with rich countries making themselves unhealthy due to an abundance of ultra-processed foods, while poorer countries are more likely to suffer from food shortages. But the situation has changed.

According to a report by the World Obesity Federation, by 2035, more than half of the world's population – 51%, or more than 4 billion people – will be overweight. This will affect all regions of the world. The total cost of treating obesity-related diseases is estimated to be $4 trillion per year. Off the top of my head, we spent about that much during the three years of Covid.

Sharp jumps are already noticeable: in 2023, about 3.12 billion people (39%…