World Obesity Report 1980 to 2024

May 13, 2026, 15:36
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Introduction

A big study looks at obesity in 200 countries. It shows that rich countries and poor countries have different trends.

Main Body

Many scientists studied 232 million people. In rich countries like France and Italy, obesity is not growing fast. In some places, it is going down. The US and UK still have many obese people, but the number is staying the same for children. In poor countries, obesity is growing fast. This happens in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. People move to cities and eat bad, processed food. They also spend more time looking at screens and move less. New medicines can help people lose weight. But these medicines are expensive. Doctors say people still need to eat healthy food and exercise to stay well.

Conclusion

Obesity is staying the same in rich countries. It is still increasing in poor countries.

Learning

🟢 Comparing Two Groups

In this text, we see a clear pattern of Opposites. To reach A2, you need to describe how two things are different.

The Contrast Pattern:

  • Rich countries →\rightarrow Obesity is not growing fast / staying the same.
  • Poor countries →\rightarrow Obesity is growing fast.

Useful Words for A2:

  • Rich ↔\leftrightarrow Poor
  • Fast ↔\leftrightarrow Slow
  • Increase (go up) ↔\leftrightarrow Decrease (go down)

Quick Tip: When you want to show a difference, use the word BUT. Example: "New medicines help, but they are expensive."

Vocabulary Learning

study
A detailed examination or investigation of a subject.
Example:The study was published in 2022.
study (n.)
A detailed examination or investigation.
Example:She did a study on how to stay healthy.
obesity
The condition of being severely overweight.
Example:Obesity can lead to health problems.
countries (n.)
A nation or place with its own government.
Example:There are many countries in the world.
countries
Nations or states with their own government.
Example:The report covers many countries.
rich (adj.)
Having a lot of money or wealth.
Example:He lives in a rich area.
trends
General directions in which something is developing.
Example:The trends show an increase in obesity.
poor (adj.)
Lacking money or resources.
Example:Many poor families need help.
scientists
People who study and research the natural world.
Example:Scientists are studying new treatments.
trends (n.)
General directions in which something is developing.
Example:The trend is that people eat more fruit.
million
One million, a large number.
Example:The study included 232 million people.
scientists (n.)
People who study science.
Example:Scientists discovered a new planet.
people
Human beings in general.
Example:People need to exercise regularly.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People enjoy music.
rich
Having a lot of wealth or resources.
Example:Rich countries have better healthcare.
cities (n.)
Large towns.
Example:She lives in a city.
growing
Increasing in size or amount.
Example:The number of obese people is growing.
food (n.)
What we eat.
Example:Food is important for health.
children
Young human beings below the age of adulthood.
Example:Children should eat healthy foods.
screens (n.)
Devices that show images.
Example:Kids look at screens all day.
cities
Large towns with many people living.
Example:People move to cities for jobs.
medicines (n.)
Drugs used to treat illness.
Example:Medicines can help you feel better.
food
Anything that can be eaten to give energy.
Example:Processed food is often unhealthy.
weight (n.)
How heavy something is.
Example:She lost weight after exercising.
spend
To use time or money for something.
Example:She spends a lot of time on her phone.
healthy (adj.)
In good health.
Example:Healthy habits keep you strong.
time
The ongoing sequence of events.
Example:Time is a valuable resource.
exercise (n.)
Physical activity.
Example:Exercise keeps your body fit.
exercise
Physical activity that improves health.
Example:Regular exercise keeps you fit.
increasing (v.)
Becoming larger or more.
Example:The number of students is increasing.