Around 227 million children could be obese by 2040, according to research

Obesity is a complex disease involving having too much body fat and increasing the risk of developing other pathologies or health problems. According to Mayo Clinic, obesity can result from hereditary, physiological, and environmental factors.

Around 227 million children could be obese by 2040, according to research

TL;DR

  • Obesity is a complex disease involving excessive body fat.
  • It increases the risk of other health pathologies.
  • Factors contributing to obesity include hereditary, physiological, and environmental elements, according to Mayo Clinic.