Third Lancet Series on Chronic Diseases: England - Key Facts

Obesity rates in the United Kingdom are the highest in Europe. Two in 3 men and more than 1 in 2 women are overweight in the United Kingdom. One in 4 people are obese.

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - Canada Key Facts

Obesity rates are high in Canada, relative to most OECD countries, but they have not increased substantially in the last 15 years. Two out of 3 women are overweight and 1 in 4 people are obese in Canada, but the rate of increase has been one of the slowest in the OECD.

Third Lancet Series on Chronic Diseases: India - Key Facts

In India, between 1998 and 2005, overweight rates increased by 20%. Currently, almost 1 in 5 men and over 1 in 6 women are overweight. However, in some urban areas rates as high as 40% have been measured.

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - Italy Key Facts

Obesity rates are low Italy, relative to most OECD countries, but are very high among children. About 1 in 10 people is obese in Italy, significantly less than the OECD average of 1 in 6. More than 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women are overweight.

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Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - France Key Facts

Obesity rates in France are among the lowest in the OECD, but have been increasing steadily. About 1 in 10 people is obese in France, and almost 40% are overweight (including obese). OECD projections indicate that overweight rates will increase by a further 10% within ten years.

Third Lancet Series on Chronic Diseases: Mexico - Key Facts

Overweight and obesity rates in Mexico are among the highest of the OECD area. Two in 3 men and almost 3 in 4 women are currently overweight.

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - United Kingdom (England) Key Facts

Obesity rates in the United Kingdom are the highest in Europe. In England, rates have increased faster than in most OECD countries.

Third Lancet Series on Chronic Diseases: South Africa - Key Facts

After the political transition rates of obesity rose in the Russian Federation. Currently, half of the population is overweight, 1 in 4 women and one in 10 men are obese.

Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - Korea Key Facts

Obesity rates in Korea are among the lowest in the OECD, but have been increasing steadily.

Country facts - Obesity and the Economics of Prevention: Fit not Fat - Spain

Fit not fat: Country facts Spain (in Spanish)