1 in 8 people obese; WHO points out risks

By Via Bianca Ramones

Jul 01, 2024 12:12 am

ONE in eight people is living with obesity, the World Health Organization (WHO) said as it outlined the numerous health risks associated with being obese, emphasizing that it can have detrimental effects on vital organs and systems in the body.

'It affects the heart, liver, kidneys, joints and reproductive system,' WHO said.

Cooks work at the municipal Burle Marx school's kitchen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 4, 2024. Nearly one-third of children in Brazil are obese, an epidemic city health officials and community leaders are seeking to address in innovative ways, enlisting school cafeterias and taking their message of healthful eating to the street. AFP PHOTO

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