Global obesity rates

Obesity is a problem not only in the United States but in almost every country in the world including many developing countries. Since obesity and type 2 diabetes are often associated with each other that some call it diabesity.


 * Overweight is defined as a Body Mass Index of 25 or over.
 * Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or over.

World Overweight and Obesity Rates in 2008
Source: World Health Organization

Also see


 * Obesity in OECD Countries
 * United States Obesity
 * World Obesity Rates 2009 - 2013
 * Ranking of countries based on obesity rates