Gakidou Quoted in Article on Global Obesity Crisis

Posted: 3/7/2025 ()

A new global analysis led by CSDE Affiliate Emmanuela Gakidou (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation) in The Lancet warns that by 2050, about 60 percent of adults and a third of children and teens worldwide will be overweight or obese. In a recent article citing this study, Gakidou describes the crisis as a “monumental societal failure” and urges policymakers to use country-specific data to implement targeted prevention and intervention strategies. The study also suggests that while trends are alarming, immediate action could still curb the worst outcomes for future generations. Read the article here.