In 2019, obesity contributed to 5 million deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), according to WHO. Once seen as a problem in high-income countries, obesity rates are now soaring globally, with some middle-income countries facing the highest prevalence. 🚨 Health Risks of Obesity: 🔹 Cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, stroke) 🔹 Type 2 diabetes, leading to blindness, amputations, and kidney disease 🔹 Increased risk of cancers (breast, ovarian, prostate, liver, and more) Even being slightly overweight raises these risks, making prevention critical. 💡 The good news, obesity is preventable and reversible: ✅ Eat more whole foods—fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains ✅ Reduce sugar and unhealthy fats ✅ Engage in regular physical activity (150 min/week for adults, 60 min/day for children) ✅ Breastfeeding from birth to 6 months lowers obesity risk in infants #Obesity #PublicHealth #Wellness #PreventiveCare
