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Urgent Action Needed: One in Six Youths Face Obesity by 2050

3/6/2025

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By 2050, a staggering one in six young people worldwide could be grappling with obesity, warns a study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. With alarming increases projected in just five years, the call for immediate action against unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles is more urgent than ever to avert chronic diseases and economic strain.

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By 2050, a staggering one in six young people worldwide could be grappling with obesity, warns a study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. With alarming increases projected in just five years, the call for immediate action against unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles is more urgent than ever to avert chronic diseases and economic strain.