The global economic impact of obesity and overweight is around 2 trillion dollars annually
The global economic cost resulting from overweight and obesity is estimated at approximately 2 trillion dollars annually, representing between 2.4% and 2.8% of global GDP. This impact includes direct medical expenses and massive losses in productivity due to work disability or premature death. Projections estimate it will exceed 4.3 trillion annually by 2035.
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