EIGHT in Ten men will be obese by 2020

Eight in ten men and almost seven in ten women will be obese by mid 2020. This stark warning coupled with predictions that 12 million of us will be obese as soon as mid 2010, had resulted from a recent study. Findings would also would appear to indicate that whilst child obesity rates are declining, the future is less bright for adults.

The number of people who suffer with diabetes, strokes and heart disease is set to increase dramatically. “The serious health problems associated with obesity mean these continuing rising trends will impose a substantially increased burden on the NHS” said Professor Klim Mcpherson who headed the study. The findings were based on figures that were taken from 1993 to 2007 and are now being used to predict future obesity levels in England.

Mcpherson also added that: “‘unlike the recent report on child obesity, which showed some indications of a plateauing or at least a significant reduction in the rate of obesity, the future projections for adults are less optimistic'.

The study

In all, the research found that 41% of men aged 20-65 will be obese whilst 40% will be overweight. In the same instance, 36% of women will be obese and 32% will be overweight.

Worrying figures for the future

Experts are also claiming that 2050 will see a 23% rise in the number of obesity related strokes, a 34% rise in obesity related blood pressure disorders and 44% increase in obesity – related coronary heart disease. In addition to this, we are set for a 98% jump in obesity related diabetes.

Professor Mcperhson also claims: “‘these trends demonstrate that the cautiously optimistic picture we presented in November 2009 for a levelling off of future obesity rates among children is not mirrored in adults”.

The reaility

Whilst it is easy to be caught up in the headlines that involve child obesity levels, it is true to say that adults must also focus on their own health. Balanced diets and exercise are key.

Treatments like Reductil have been proven to be effective but your health care provider must always be your first port of call.