Almost half a billion teenagers will be overweight by 2030, experts warn

Adolescents are facing a global health crisis that’s only getting worse

By 2030, nearly half a billion young people worldwide could be living with obesity or overweight, marking a sharp decline in adolescent health.Anna Bawden reports for The Guardian.In short:The Lancet commission warns that adolescent health is reaching a “tipping point,” with rising rates of obesity, mental illness, and climate-related risks.High-income regions and parts of Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East already see more than a third …

Almost half a billion teenagers will be overweight by 2030, experts warn

Experts warn the main drivers of ill health among teenagers has switched from cigarettes and alcohol to weight gain and mental health problems.

Over 46 Crore Adolescents Globally Will Be Obese By 2030, Says Study

The health of adolescents is at a tipping point, with more than 46 crore adolescents globally estimated to be obese and face several health and mental disorders by 2030, according to an analysis published by the Lancet Commission on Wednesday.

‘Tipping point’: 464 million teens may be obese by 2030, report finds

Teens worldwide are moving away from alcohol and cigarettes, but are facing increasing obesity and mental health issues, a new Lancet report reveals.

Number of obese and overweight teenagers predicted to skyrocket over next 5 years

Adolescent health worldwide is at a "tipping point," experts say

Number of obese and overweight teenagers predicted to rocket over five years

Experts have warned teenage health is at a ‘tipping point’. Almost half a billion teenagers around the world will be overweight or obese by 2030, experts predicted as they warned that adolescent health is at a “tipping point”. In a major new review of the health and wellbeing of adolescents, experts said some main drivers of ill-health among teenagers have switched from cigarettes and alcohol to weight gain and mental health problems. They warne…