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Global Adolescent Obesity Soars: 20% Affected in 2022

8/2/2025

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Adolescent obesity has skyrocketed worldwide, jumping from 8% in 1990 to a staggering 20% in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. Alarmingly, 21% of boys and 19% of girls are now classified as overweight, underscoring the urgent need to tackle the systemic issues impacting youth health, rather than placing the burden solely on individuals.

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Adolescent obesity has skyrocketed worldwide, jumping from 8% in 1990 to a staggering 20% in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. Alarmingly, 21% of boys and 19% of girls are now classified as overweight, underscoring the urgent need to tackle the systemic issues impacting youth health, rather than placing the burden solely on individuals.