By 2050, over half of the adults and one third of the youth may be obese. Experts have called for urgent action to prevent obesity from becoming the global norm.

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And in Africa, the growth rate is even steeper: The number of obese adults is expected to surge over 200%, from 11.8 million to 37.2 million in 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.