By 2035, 1 in 2 People Will Be Affected by Obesity ! InfoCons – the ONLY Consumer Protection App that Helps You Fight Obesity !
Every year, on March 4, World Obesity Day is marked worldwide, a moment dedicated to raising awareness about the impact that overweight and obesity have on public health, healthcare systems, and national economies. This day becomes even more relevant in the context of the alarming increase in obesity and overweight rates both globally and across Europe.
A Global Issue Affecting Over One Billion People
- More than 1 billion people are currently living with obesity worldwide.
- Nearly 3 billion people, including over 400 million school-aged children, are already living with overweight or obesity, and by 2035 the number could reach 4 billion people.
- By 2035, 1 in 2 people globally is estimated to be living with overweight or obesity.
- Obesity contributes to approximately 1.7 million premature deaths each year caused by non-communicable diseases.
- The global economic impact of overweight and obesity is estimated at USD 3.23 trillion by 2030.
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According to OECD data for 2025, on average 54% of adults in OECD countries are overweight or obese, and 19% are living with obesity. The trend is increasing in most countries.
Globally, the World Health Organization warns that progress in reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases is insufficient to meet the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, with obesity being one of the main risk factors.
Among children and adolescents, the trend is equally concerning. At the OECD level, approximately 1 in 5 adolescents aged 15 is overweight or obese, a phenomenon influenced by unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles, and easy access to ultra-processed foods.
Childhood obesity is rising rapidly worldwide, with rates almost five times higher than in 1975, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Obesity in childhood often continues into adulthood, increasing the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer.
Obesity Does Not Occur in Isolation
Obesity is driven by a range of interconnected factors, including:
- Poverty and social inequalities
- Limited access to education and healthcare services
- Reduced availability of healthy food
- Environments that do not support active lifestyles
- Stigma and discrimination
Addressing obesity effectively requires prevention from early childhood, coherent public policies, nutrition education, and equitable access to healthcare services.
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The InfoCons European App – the ONLY App that Helps You Fight Obesity!
On the occasion of World Obesity Day, InfoCons provides consumers with the InfoCons European App, a free tool that allows users to make informed decisions about food products simply by scanning the product barcode.
Through the App, users can instantly find out:
- The ingredients of the scanned product
- The number and type of food additives (E-numbers), with descriptions
- The allergens contained in the product
- Nutritional values (sugar, salt, calories)
- The amount of salt and sugar based on the consumed portion
- The physical activity equivalent needed to burn the calories
The App also allows users to:
- Rate products
- Save products and create shopping lists or weekly menus
- Calculate the total amount of sugar, salt, and additives for selected products
Through accurate information and transparency, every consumer can actively contribute to preventing overweight and obesity.
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This Year’s Theme: “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity”
This year’s theme, “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity”, highlights the fact that each of the 8 billion people on the planet has a reason to support change.
By 2035, approximately 4 billion people — half of the world’s population — could be living with overweight or obesity.
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