More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report
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Study: Half of Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
Above: Phentermine and topiramate weight loss drugs on Oct. 17, 2024. Image copyright: Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The obesity epidemic represents a profound societal failure that demands immediate intervention through comprehensive policy reforms, including marketing restrictions on unhealthy foods and improved access to nutritious options, particularly in low-income nations where healthcare systems are already strained.
Narrative B
It's important to acknowledge that obesity is a complex medical condition influenced by genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors that can't be addressed solely through public health interventions. The focus should be on individual responsibility and clinical management through new treatments like weight-loss medications.