World May 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trendsA continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.Researchers say focusing on what has...

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by Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Obesity rates in some countries levelling off or potentially falling, study finds

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trends

A continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.

Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across different countries, sexes and age groups.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Nicola Davis Science correspondent.

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