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Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds
UK NewsTechnologyHealth•May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PMNational

Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds

By Nicola Davis Science correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trendsA continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across different countries, sexes and age groups. Continue reading...

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends

A continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.

Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across different countries, sexes and age groups.

Continue reading...

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