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世界肥胖联盟呼吁——采取行动应对超重和肥胖问题
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-05-11 22:21

Core Insights - The World Obesity Federation's 2025 Global Obesity Map indicates a continuous increase in overweight and obesity populations globally, projecting nearly 3 billion adults affected by 2030, which will account for about half of the global population aged 18 and over [1][2] - The organization emphasizes the need for countries to implement key policies to combat obesity and its health and economic impacts [1][2] Group 1: Global Trends and Statistics - In 2010 and 2015, the number of overweight and obese adults was reported at 1.6 billion and 2 billion, respectively [1] - By 2030, it is estimated that 3 billion adults will be overweight or obese, representing approximately 50% of the adult population globally [1] - Annually, obesity-related health issues lead to around 4 million deaths worldwide, with 93% of countries expected to face insufficient medical resources to address this issue by 2030 [2] Group 2: Key Policies and Recommendations - The report evaluates the implementation of five key policies to address obesity, noting that two-thirds of countries have not implemented these policies or have only enacted one [2] - The five key policies include taxation on sugary drinks, taxation on high sugar, fat, and salt foods, subsidies for healthy foods, restrictions on unhealthy food marketing to children, and tax incentives to promote physical activity [2] - The organization calls for international collaboration to create healthier living conditions and encourage better dietary habits and increased physical activity [2] Group 3: Upcoming Events and Opportunities - A high-level meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases will take place in September, where representatives will review progress on obesity and develop future global responses [3] - This meeting is seen as a critical opportunity to prioritize actions that can reduce the global impact of non-communicable diseases [3]