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SciPoll 689: Contributing factors to Obesity
In your opinion, does your country have an obesity epidemic?
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(144 Answers)
Answer Explanations
- Nouser-705613Not yet, but we are heading there.
- Yesuser-109647Depends on the countries involved, but those more developed are facing higher problems related to obesity
- Yesuser-811187Obesity in India has been increasing over the years, with various studies and surveys highlighting its prevalence. According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), approximately 25% of Indians are now considered obese.The Global Nutrition Report indicates that 6.2% of adult women and 3.5% of adult men in India are living with obesity, which is lower than the regional average of 10.3% for women and 7.5% for men.
- Nouser-749008Obesity is an emerging issue in my country. You can see many obese people in town but unfortunately there is no data to show the population that are obese. That explains the no to my second answer.
- Nouser-487626Benin is not one of the obesity epidemic countries. However, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased in recent years, particularly in urban areas, due to changes in lifestyle, eating habits and reduced physical activity.
- YesdingsliUS has a serious obesity epidemic.
- Yesuser-476126The data in the US is striking. The proportion of obese people has risen, and it has risen to astonishingly high levels. A rise from 1-2 % of the population would be an increase, but perhaps not of epidemic proportions, the rise and the incidence in the US far, far exceeds this.
- Yesuser-445218Diabetes is an epidemic
- Nouser-713413see answer above
- Yesuser-714443I live in USA.
- Yesuser-642702Like other countries, obesity is a global issue in my country, particularly among adolescents.
- Yesuser-390617Over 50% of US adults are obese
- Yesuser-361990Yes, Turkey is experiencing an obesity epidemic, which has become a significant public health issue in recent years. According to national health statistics, the prevalence of obesity has been steadily increasing, affecting both adults and children. This alarming trend can be attributed to several factors, including adopting sedentary lifestyles, the widespread availability of high-calorie and nutrient-poor processed foods, and inadequate public awareness about healthy dietary habits.
Socioeconomic disparities also play a crucial role, as access to nutritious food and opportunities for physical activity are often limited in lower-income communities. Furthermore, cultural dietary patterns that emphasize high-fat and carbohydrate-rich meals contribute to the rising obesity rates. This growing epidemic not only leads to individual health complications such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hypertension but also imposes a significant burden on Turkey's healthcare system. - Nouser-145402It is certainly and increasing problem and associated with diabetes and hypertension.
- Yesuser-490985Britain faces an obesity epidemic due to poor health literacy, consumption of processed foods and low leaves of physical activity
- Yesuser-424827Yes again, the percentage of people having obesity problem is significantly growing each year.
- Yesuser-562800At an epidemiological level.
- Yesuser-900364in 2023 almost 40% of adults over 20 were obese in the USA.
- Yesuser-523578Fast food is cheap. Sedentary jobs. Other cultural factors support the obesity epidemic.
- Nouser-724195Many people in my country, which is a low- middle country, cannot afford three square meals. The rate of inflation rose so high in 2024, in particular.
- Yesuser-448477Morocco is experiencing a growing obesity epidemic, particularly in urban areas. Rapid urbanization, dietary shifts toward processed and calorie-dense foods, and reduced physical activity have contributed to rising obesity rates. This trend is especially concerning among women and children, increasing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
- Nouser-819907While it isn’t an epidemic yet, it is fast becoming a common occurrence.
- Yesuser-689977The glaring visual shape and size gives credence to existing data and literatures published about the high rate of obesity in my country.
- Yesuser-643355The plan to treat millions with GLP-1 drugs confirms the problem.
- Yesuser-683654Very Nigerians are obese.
- Yesuser-673903It is truly everywhere and healthy food is not available to those who are at greatest risk.
- Yesuser-828959Yes, it’s severe and worsening as we continue to eat more industrialized foods; we are experiencing more stress and increased sedentary behavior.
- Yesuser-911298I accept the data.
- Nouser-372463I live in Italy
- Yesuser-386423In 2022, Egypt was ranked seventh among the most obese countries with 21,670,640 obese people. After screening around 49.7 million Egyptians, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement determined in 2019 that close to 39.8% of the adult population was obese, strongly correlated with 62 percent of males with Type II Diabetes, 13 million people with sleep apnea, six million people with hypertension, and a plethora of other health complications related to obesity.
- Yesuser-325101In Turkey, obesity is an endemic that has increased rapidly in recent years and seriously threatens public health. Our country is among the countries with the highest obesity rates and this situation creates a significant burden on both individual health and the health system. Here is the current situation regarding obesity in Turkey:
Obesity Rate in Adults: According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) and the Ministry of Health, the rate of obesity in the adult population in Turkey has increased significantly in the last 20 years. As of 2023, approximately 30 per cent of adults are classified as obese. This rate is higher in women compared to men. - Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Obesity rates in children and adolescents are also increasing rapidly. Especially urbanisation, widespread consumption of fast-food and lack of physical activity are effective factors in this increase. - Yesuser-787895The UK has a large proportion of obese people, hence an epidemic.
- Nouser-455251In my country genetic disposition favours the people. Dietary consumption is also largely fiber but one must say tge prevalence of obesity has also increased overtime due to consumption of junks and lesser physical activities but not as bad ss in the Western world
- Yesuser-510547See above
- Yesuser-107074apparently yes, due to lifestyle factors, unhealthy eating patterns and stressors
- Yesuser-884919Yes Brazil is experiencing a significant obesity epidemic, with rates rising from 11.8% in 2006 to 26% in 2020, driven by poor diet, low physical activity, and contributing to chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues, posing challenges for public health and the healthcare system.
- Yesuser-259567American's eat too much. It's an intake issue.
- Yesuser-311093I have lived, worked, and visited several countries and find that obesity is a major, widespread problem in the US. It appears to be largely due to the popularity of fast, highly processed foods
- Yesuser-604552In Greece statistics of 2019 show that in ages above 15 years old half of men and one third of women are overweight while one in six persons are obese.
- Nouser-781826No, it is the perception of the people that makes the difference.
- Yesuser-762331Las cifras están ahí, más del 35% de la población
- Yesuser-433580Likely in course of time
- Yesuser-65202Presently, in India more then 100 million peoples are affected by obesity epidemic and has been identified as major risk factor for the cardiovascular disease in India. Cardiovascular disease cases has been significantly found greater in India after COVID-19 epidemics.
- Yesuser-926536Despite the Mediterranean diet, there has been an obesity epidemic. And what is worse, they are starting at younger ages.
- Nouser-715230
The majority of people are young people, and the percentage of obesity among young people is somewhat small, but it increases somewhat with age
- Nouser-892521People are hard-working and use minimum machinery for their daily routine wor.
- Yesuser-550063India is facing a growing obesity problem, especially in urban areas. While not yet an epidemic like in some Western countries, the rise in obesity is concerning due to rapid lifestyle changes, unhealthy diets, and reduced physical activity. This shift is leading to an increase in obesity-related diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, even among children. Addressing this requires awareness, policy changes, and a focus on healthier lifestyles to prevent a future epidemic.
- Nouser-695428It is not an 'epidemic' although a certain number of people are obese, without having official statitics about this
- Yesuser-821082In Australia our obesity rates are similar to those in the US.