Childhood obesity is rising worldwide and will reach 228 million by 2040, surpassing for the first time the number of underweight children, according to the latest World Obesity Atlas 2026.
More than 180 countries are experiencing rising rates of childhood overweight and obesity, with the fastest growth occurring in low- and middle-income countries where most of the world’s children live, claims the report, which is published by the World Obesity Federation.
