The Millennium Disease

It is more than half a century since obesity was introduced into the international classification of diseases. In the 21st century it has become an epidemic.
Yet even now it is not fully recognized as a disease even by some members of the medical profession.

The links between overweight and obesity and a range of other serious diseases from diabetes and heart disease to cancer are more clearly understood, yet we are slow to mobilise action to tackle this world-wide problem effectively.

Obesity levels in some countries have doubled in recent years and are rising in developing countries too. The consequences of ignoring obesity are increasing levels of serious illness and rising health costs.

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