How Common Is It to Be Fat? Global Statistics and Health Factors
                                
                                
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                                In 2022, over 1 in 8 people around the world were living with obesity, illustrating how common it is to be fat today. This widespread prevalence has seen adult obesity rates more than double since 1990, becoming a critical global health concern.