Obesity Statistics (Data)
As confirmed by the statistics and facts, obesity in the world is growing:
* According to the World Health Organization, in 2005 about 1600 million adults worldwide were overweight, of which 400 million were obese.
* In 2005 more than 20 million children under 5 years were overweight.
* It is estimated that by 2015 there will be 2.3 billion overweight adults, of whom 700 million are obese.
Obesity in Spain
* In 2005, Spain ranked third among European countries with the highest percentage of childhood obesity.
* According to the Ministry of Health and Spanish consumption, from 2005 until now the percentage of obese children has increased dramatically and is now Spain, the European country with the child obesity rate higher.
Obesity and Health
The health risks and possible complications of obesity are many.
* Obese people are 50% more likely risk of death than those with normal weight (same age).
* 26% of obese people also suffer from hypertension.
* 80% of the problems with type 2 diabetes, are associated with obesity problems.
* 70% of cardiovascular problems are associated with obesity problems.
* 42% of people with breast cancer and colon cancer are obese.
* 30% of gallbladder problems are related to obesity.
As confirmed by the statistics and facts, obesity in the world is growing:
* According to the World Health Organization, in 2005 about 1600 million adults worldwide were overweight, of which 400 million were obese.
* In 2005 more than 20 million children under 5 years were overweight.
* It is estimated that by 2015 there will be 2.3 billion overweight adults, of whom 700 million are obese.
Obesity in Spain
* In 2005, Spain ranked third among European countries with the highest percentage of childhood obesity.
* According to the Ministry of Health and Spanish consumption, from 2005 until now the percentage of obese children has increased dramatically and is now Spain, the European country with the child obesity rate higher.
Obesity and Health
The health risks and possible complications of obesity are many.
* Obese people are 50% more likely risk of death than those with normal weight (same age).
* 26% of obese people also suffer from hypertension.
* 80% of the problems with type 2 diabetes, are associated with obesity problems.
* 70% of cardiovascular problems are associated with obesity problems.
* 42% of people with breast cancer and colon cancer are obese.
* 30% of gallbladder problems are related to obesity.
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