A major analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study shows that the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. has doubled since 1990, with over 208 million adults affected in 2021. The study predicts a continued increase in overweight and obesity without significant reform, with devastating consequences for health and economic costs. By 2050, it is estimated that 213 million American adults will have overweight or obesity. Urgent population-wide action is needed to reverse these trends. The study highlights the need for prevention strategies and comprehensive policies at the federal and state levels to address the obesity epidemic.
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Without immediate action, nearly 260 million people in the US predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050
