Global, Regional, and National Prevalence of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity, 1990 - 2021, with Forecasts to 2050: A Forecasting Study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

Abstract

Despite the well documented consequences of obesity during childhood and adolescence and future risks of excess body mass on non-communicable diseases in adulthood, coordinated global action on excess body mass in early life is still insufficient. Inconsistent measurement and reporting are a barrier to specific targets, resource allocation, and interventions. In this Article we report current estimates of overweight and obesity across childhood and adolescence, progress over time, and forecasts to inform specific actions.