Taissa Vila

Jun 25, 2024 | thelancet.com | Stuart Flint |Taissa Vila

Akin to the prevalence across the world, overweight and obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries is high and, in many cases, increasing. For instance, it is estimated that approximately a third of adults are living with obesity in LAC and is identified as a primary cause of associated ill health. 1The World BankHealth at a glance: Latin America and the Caribbean 2020.