Event Brief
May 18, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Obesity rates plateau in wealthy nations, rise elsewhere
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A global study finds obesity has stabilized in parts of Western Europe while continuing to rise in many other countries.
WHO: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration
WHAT: Published a global study showing obesity trends plateau in wealthy nations but keep rising elsewhere
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: Global
WHY: The study analyzed obesity data from 1980 to 2024 and found differing obesity trajectories by country, age group, and sex.
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