The dangers of obesity are becoming increasingly severe, significantly impacting people's normal work and daily lives, causing considerable inconvenience. However, with economic improvements in developing countries, urban population growth, and changing dietary habits, obesity has begun to "globalize."
Statistics indicate that 12% of Chinese men and 16% of Chinese women suffer from obesity. In Malaysia, the obesity rate stands at 30%, while the Philippines reports 10%. In the United States, 20% of the population is obese. Some Latin American countries now rival the U.S. in prevalence, such as Mexico, where 23% of the population is obese.
Obesity also plagues Middle Eastern nations. Egypt's obesity rate stands at 35%, surpassing that of the United States. In Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, 16% of men and 24% of women are dangerously overweight.In Kuwait, one in three men is obese, while the rate among women reaches 40%. In Africa, obesity remains largely confined to urban areas. The comforts of modern life have reduced physical labor, leading to the accumulation of excess calories and increasing weight gain. Even nutritionists struggle to explain why people tend to consume more fatty foods and sweets after their incomes improve.
To combat this modern global epidemic, it is recommended to reduce food intake, particularly cutting back on fats and sugars, while increasing physical activity. Without immediate action to address obesity, millions will soon die from obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes.