WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Obesity and overweight Facts • Globally, there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese. • Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer. • The key causes are increased consumption of energy-dense foods high in saturated fats and sugars, and reduced physical activity.
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