Dear MEL Topic Readers,
More than a billion people obese worldwide, research suggests
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple calculation based on your height and
weight that gives a general indication of whether you are underweight, normal
weight, overweight, or obese. The formula is: BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m) x
height (m)), or divide your weight in kilograms by your height squared in
meters. A BMI below 18.5 is defined as underweight, between 25 and 29.9 as
overweight, and 30 or higher as obese. Obesity increases the risk of health
problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer,
while being underweight can be a sign of malnutrition or underlying health
conditions and may lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients, weakened immune
system, and reproductive issues. A report spanning 1990 and 2022 found that the
proportion of the underweight population fell by 50% in the world. In the
meanwhile, the obesity rate increased by four times among children and adults. For
example, over 70% of the population in tropical island nations like American Samoa
and Nauru are obese. Also, nearly 60% of Egyptian women and over 40% of
American men are found obese. While people in poorer places are struggling to
get enough food, others eat and weigh too much.
Read the article and learn about which countries have serious and
pressing weight problems.
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