Archive · 22 May 2025
Lancet Study: Obesity and Health Concerns Rising for Adolescents
A new report predicts that many teenagers worldwide will face health problems, like obesity, by 2030.
The study says that nearly half a billion adolescents could be overweight or obese.
It highlights concerns about mental health and the impact of climate change, affecting adolescents' health.
While some areas, like substance misuse, show progress, advancements are hindered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Experts emphasize the need for investments in adolescent health through policy initiatives and financial support.
Nearly 500 million adolescents globally are projected to be obese or overweight by 2030.
One billion adolescents are at risk of preventable health issues.
A significant decline in adolescent mortality has been observed.
Mental health of young people is declining.
Climate change impacts pose emerging threats to adolescent health.
- Who
- Adolescents worldwide
- What
- Rising rates of obesity and health challenges.
- When
- By 2030
- Where
- Worldwide, with prevalence in high-income nations and specific regions.
- Why
- Due to increasing screen time, insufficient funding, and climate change impacts.
- Adolescents with obesity/overweight by 2030
- 464 million
- Adolescents at risk of preventable health issues
- 1 billion
- Decline in adolescent mortality
- Significant
- Report focus
- Adolescent health and wellbeing
Sources
Living in places with low healthcare facilities will increase adolescents' health risk by 2030: Lancet
Second Lancet Commission on adolescent health records some gains; indicates need for more investments, laws to ensure wellbeing
