The highly varied dynamics suggested that the social, economic and technological trends influencing the availability and affordability of foods may have helped control the rise in obesity in high-income countries, but require policy interventions in low-income and middle-income countries, the team said.
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Obesity rising faster in low- and middle-income countries, stabilising in high-income nations: Study
May 14, 2026The highly varied dynamics suggested that the social, economic and technological trends influencing the availability and affordability of foods may have helped control the rise in obesity in high-income countries, but require policy interventions in low-income and middle-income countries, the team said.