What is the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Obesity and type 2 diabetes are both prevalent globally, with rates varying by region, age, gender, and socioeconomic status. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight in 2016, with over 650 million classified as obese. Similarly, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reported that approximately 463 million adults aged 20-79 years were living with diabetes in 2019, with the majority having type 2 diabetes.
