Health alert: Obesity rate increase in Europe

Obesity  continues to be a major health concern in Europe since 2024. According to recent figures, this disorder causes about 1.2 million fatalities per year in the European Region, accounting for more than 13% of overall mortality.

Importance of Sport in Adults and Children

Regular physical activity is essential for both adults and children, providing numerous health benefits. In adults the benefits have an important impact:

• Lowers the risk of noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
• Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Promotes brain health and overall well-being

Same benefits apply to children and regular sports activities should be part of the routine. They include:

• Enhancement of cardiovascular health, strength, and mobility
• Offer long-term healthy habits; teenagers who participate in sports are eight times more likely to be physically active at age 24
• Improve self-esteem and academic performance

Regular physical activity should be incorporated into everyday routines in order to battle obesity and improve overall health in all age groups. Sports activities are available for everyones level of performance and should be part of our daily routine.

Which EU country ranks at the top in obesity?

Recent data shows that these countries rank the top in terms of obesity in Europe:

These figures show the critical need for public health measures that encourage physical exercise and healthy lifestyles.

Where does Romania stand in this?

According to the most recent data, Romania has one of Europe’s highest obesity rates. According to the Global Obesity Observatory, Romania ranks 16th in the world, with an obesity prevalence of 38.34% among adults. In terms of gender, the Global Nutrition Report shows that 26.3% of adult males and 23.7% of adult women in Romania are obese.

These figures emphasize the substantial public health risk that obesity poses in Romania, emphasizing the importance of effective interventions and policies to address the problem.

Text: IBMagazine

source: WHO, World Population Review, data.worldobesity.org, globalnutritionreport.org