The world is getting fatter. MORE THAN 1 BILLION Portable earthquakes galore. Bring back fat shaming

Black Mamba

Black Mamba

Superstar
Joined
Mar 11, 2022
Messages
15,452
Reputation
2,529
Daps
44,189


The global obesity epidemic is escalating at an alarming rate. A recent study published in @TheLancet reveals that over 1 billion people worldwide were living with obesity in 2022. The prevalence of obesity has more than doubled among adults and quadrupled among children and adolescents since 1990. Additionally, the data indicate that 43% of adults were overweight in 2022. This report suggests that obesity is now viewed as a more significant global health risk than hunger, signalling a paradigm shift in our collective concern towards overweight and obese populations.

The situation is projected to worsen. According to the World Obesity Federation's 2023 atlas, by 2035, 51 percent of the global population, amounting to over 4 billion people, will be classified as obese or overweight. This shift in focus from hunger to obesity indicates that the world is not necessarily running out of food, but rather facing a complex issue of food distribution and consumption. Hunger has always been an issue of unequal distribution, while the rising global obesity risks suggest a more intricate problem.

Canada is not immune to this trend. The obesity rate in our country ranges between 30% to 33% depending on the source, with the overweight rate also exceeding 30% in many reports. Some studies even suggest that our obesity rate is now higher than that of the U.S.

The call to action by The Lancet is a serious one. Experts argue that the issue is closely related to the accessibility of ultra-processed foods. In response, the Trudeau government has implemented several measures since 2015, including new front-of-packaging regulations set to take effect in 2026, which will help consumers identify products high in fat, sugar, or sodium. Additionally, Bill C-252, currently in the Canadian Senate, aims to restrict food and beverage marketing directed at children. While it is too early to assess the impact of these measures on the obesity epidemic, they represent a step in the right direction.

However, many experts had high hopes for a significant change with the introduction of the new food guide. Despite being more than 5 years old, the guide has not been able to reverse the trend of increasing obesity rates, while Canada's life expectancy has decreased for three consecutive years, from 82.3 years in 2019 to 81.3 in 2022. Although COVID-19 and other factors have contributed to this decline, obesity is a known risk factor for premature mortality and increased medical needs throughout life.

The complexity of obesity as an issue is evident. Factors such as poverty, education, access to healthcare, and lifestyle all play a role in determining an individual's risk. One emerging trend is the increasing use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, originally designed for diabetes management, for non-medical weight loss purposes in the Western world. The impact of obesity on COVID-19 mortality rates has also brought attention to these drugs as potential solutions for weight loss.

The recent departure of @Oprah from the @WeightWatchers_ board, coupled with her admission of using a GLP-1 drug, led to a 20% drop in the company's shares. This news, along with the decreasing shares of snack food companies like @MDLZ, @PepsiCo, and @Nestle, indicates a growing concern in the industry about the impact of these drugs on consumer behaviour. With projections suggesting that nearly 25 million Americans will be using these drugs by 2032, the industry is closely monitoring the situation. In Canada, while official numbers are not available, there was a shortage of Ozempic for a while, highlighting the growing demand.

Policy decisions will undoubtedly influence the demand for these novel drugs. The new #Pharmacare bill introduced in Parliament this week did not include these drugs, but it will be interesting to see whether governments will view them as a solution to the obesity problem.

Our current approach to addressing obesity is not yielding the desired results. However, as with many other health challenges, the solution may once again emerge from Big Pharma, regrettably.
Click to expand...
 
Scustin Bieburr

Scustin Bieburr

Baby baybee baybee UUUGH
Joined
May 3, 2012
Messages
19,445
Reputation
8,996
Daps
110,092
Not surprising when they're trying to put sugar and salt in everything to make it more addictive for profits.

These megacorps aren't being checked. Why? because they're buying out governments who will then cut funding to regulatory bodies. Then they put that money towards raising their own pay while telling voters that they're cutting government spending.

Also the same reason why you're seeing so many stories about planes crashing or people dying from tainted products or poorly built products.
 
K

Kasper KArr

Go-getter from the Lower East Side
Joined
Dec 17, 2014
Messages
2,698
Reputation
1,060
Daps
7,527
My semaglutide came in. Gonna put @Uncouth Savage mama in 3 mg per week. Gotta get her to shed some pounds she getting big in the kid. Losing weight gonna help with her edema as well. We coming for #Summer2024
 
KBtheKey

KBtheKey

Top Tier
Joined
Jan 4, 2017
Messages
6,252
Reputation
981
Daps
14,666
Reppin
#Swhtx
Damn what fuks me up about that is I've seen more people walking/working out/slim and in workout clothes/advertising gym workouts and apparel since the pandemic. I would have never expected this. Thought everybody was doing good lol social media influencers might got a lil too much power right now
 
Soylent Greenz

Soylent Greenz

All Star
Joined
Dec 15, 2016
Messages
1,321
Reputation
371
Daps
4,673
Reppin
Brooklyn
Alotta of them fat fukks be on here 2,trying to give out health information and telling fit people what shots they should go take.

Or giving life advice....a person who can't control how much they eat,on here telling people how wrong they are for whatever and that they have to change they ways.

Goddamn Bizzarro World.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top