Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035

Half of world on track to be overweight by 2035 More than half the world's population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken, the World Obesity Federation warns.

More than four billion people will be affected, with rates rising fastest among children, its report says.

Low or middle-income countries in Africa and Asia are expected to see the greatest rises.

The report predicts the cost of obesity will amount to more than $4tn (£3.3tn) annually by 2035. BBC News

See also:

• Economic impact of overweight and obesity to surpass $4 trillion by 2035 World Obesity Forum
• More than HALF of world's 8billion people will be fat by 2035, stark report warns The Daily Mail