Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 1, 2024 · Obesity and overweight fact sheet from WHO providing key facts and information on causes, health consequences, double burden of disease, prevention, WHO response.
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 30, 2024 · Obesity in childhood is associated with a wide range of serious health complications and an increased risk of premature onset of related illnesses. Studies have found that without intervention, children and adolescents …
Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio: report of a WHO expert ...
May 16, 2011 · Overview The overall aim of the expert consultation was to review the scientific evidence and make recommendations on the issues related to waist circumference and waist-hip ratio. It focused particularly on issues related to methods of measurement; variations by sex, age and ethnicity; predicting risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes, and of overall …
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30
Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents and adults.
Obesidad y sobrepeso - World Health Organization (WHO)
El sobrepeso y la obesidad se definen como una acumulación anormal o excesiva de grasa que puede ser perjudicial para la salud.
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 9, 2021 · Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese.
Obesity: Health consequences of being overweight
Mar 1, 2024 · Being overweight or obese can have a serious impact on health. Carrying extra fat leads to serious health consequences such as cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke), type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders like osteoarthritis, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon). These conditions cause premature death and substantial …
Body mass index (BMI) - World Health Organization (WHO)
The GHO data repository is WHO's gateway to health-related statistics for its 194 Member States. It provides access to over 1000 health topics indicators
Infertility - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 22, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on infertility, including key facts, causes, strategies and WHO's response.
Colorectal cancer - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 11, 2023 · It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It can cause severe harm and death. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Most cases affect people over 50 years old. Common symptoms include diarrhoea, constipation, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and low iron levels.