The Obesity Crisis in Mexico: Health and Economic Consequences

📊 7 out of 10 adults and 1 out of 3 children in Mexico are overweight or obese according to the World Health Organization.

🌎 Overweight and obesity affect 2.1 billion people worldwide, with 670 million being obese.

⚠️ Obesity can lead to various health conditions, including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, breast cancer, fatty liver, heart diseases, and sleep apnea.

💡 Obesity has significant economic consequences globally, accounting for 2.8% of the GDP.

💰 Individuals with obesity require more medical visits and longer hospital stays, leading to increased healthcare costs.

🏋️ Losing 5-10% of body weight through diet and exercise yields important metabolic benefits.

❗️ 7 out of 10 adults in Mexico are overweight.

📊 Without preventive measures, the costs of obesity in Mexico are projected to exceed 100 billion pesos by 2017.

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