The ‘velocity of obesity’ aims to show which nations are slowing an epidemic

A new report argues that the term 'obesity pandemic' is no longer accurate, as obesity rates are slowing or declining in some countries, particularly high-income ones. Obesity rates continue to rise in most low- and middle-income countries, but are flattening in more prosperous places. The report suggests looking at the velocity of obesity to understand its diverse trajectories around the world.