UNICEF Reports Worldwide Surge in Childhood Overweight and Obesity

unicef usa·Sep 10

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A global surge in childhood overweight and obesity has been reported, with the issue now considered a leading form of malnutrition. The problem is particularly pronounced in East Asia and the Pacific, where childhood overweight has doubled. For the first time, more children worldwide are reportedly obese than underweight, with factors such as junk food potentially contributing to the trend.

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