Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults

• Obesity prevalence is increasing most rapidly among young adults, driven by cost of living pressures, pandemic-related behavioural changes, and increased availability of ultraprocessed foods
• Clinicians should anticipate higher obesity rates in younger patient populations and consider socioeconomic factors when counselling on weight management
• Preventive approaches addressing food affordability and accessibility may be more effective than individual-focused interventions in this demographic

Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

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