Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and

NEW YORK, 10 September 2025 – Obesity surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year, affecting 1 in 10 – or 188 million – school-aged children and adolescents, and placing them at risk of life-threatening disease,...

Unicef report: Childhood obesity surpasses underweight for first time globally

A new UNICEF report shows that obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and adolescents worldwide. The condition now affects 1 in 10 young people—188 million in total—putting them at...

PNG Marks 50th Independence with Global Leaders, Cultural Pride and Economic Opportunities

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From...

UNICEF Reports Worldwide Surge In Overweight And Obesity

While undernutrition remains a significant concern among children under 5 in most low- and middle-income countries, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing among school-aged children and adolescents. A major culprit: widespread...

PNG Golden Jubilee Attracts Unprecedented Global and Regional Support, PM Marape Calls for Continued Partnership

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary saw an unprecedented gathering of regional and international leaders, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic and economic significance on the global stage. Prime Minister James Marape hosted...

More Children Are Obese Than Underweight – Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children’s charity Unicef. Around one in 10 of those aged between five and 19 years old – around 188 million children and young...

Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time

More children around the world are obese than underweight for the first time, according to a UN report that warns ultra-processed junk food is overwhelming childhood diets. There are 188 million teenagers and school-age children with obesity – one...

Obesity Exceeds Underweight 1st Time for Children Worldwide. UNICEF Report Affirms MAHA Report

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF One in 10 children worldwide living with obesity. Exposure to the marketing of ultra-processed foods found to be widespread Obesity...

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF

One in 10 children worldwide living with obesity. Exposure to the marketing of ultra-processed foods found to be widespread Obesity surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year, affecting 1 in 10 – or 188 million –...

Every tenth school student in the world suffers from obesity – UNICEF

15:32, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The organization calls on governments, civil society and partners, in particular, to ban the sale and advertising of ultra-processed foods in schools. For the first time, obesity surpassed the rates of underweight...

Junk food warning: More children are obese than underweight for the first time; alarming reasons and simple precautions

For the first time in history, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, according to a major Unicef report. Around 188 million children and teenagers aged five to 19—roughly one in 10—are now considered obese, a sharp rise from just 3%...

More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children's charity Unicef. Around one in 10 of those aged between five and 19 years old - around 188 million children and young...

Forum Leaders Updated On Pacific Fisheries And Security Cooperation To Protect Tuna

Press Release – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency More than 26,000 Pacific Islanders are employed in the regions tuna industries, a 19 percent increase since 2015, while government revenues from licensing and access fees remain strong at...

Marape successfully concludes round of meetings with visiting dignitaries

Prime Minister James Marape successfully concluded a long round of back-to-back meetings with heads of governments who arrived in the country to participate in the celebrations marking PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. The hectic schedule of...

UNICEF: Childhood Obesity Prevalence Surpasses Underweight for the First Time

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For the first time, and this year, the prevalence of obesity among school-age children and adolescents worldwide has surpassed the prevalence of underweight. A report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) states that...

PM Marape Launches Landmark Fisheries Strategies, Calls for Pacific to Harness Ocean Wealth

Prime Minister James Marape has urged Papua New Guinea and its Pacific neighbours to take full control of their ocean resources, declaring that the region must no longer remain a “beggar” while foreign powers exploit its fisheries wealth. He was...

More Obese Than Undernourished Kids Worldwide: UNICEF

UNICEF warns that obese kids worldwide now outnumber those who are undernourished. Credit: Corwinhee/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 Obese kids now outnumber undernourished children worldwide, UNICEF warned Tuesday. Childhood and adolescent obesity...

PM launches landmark Fisheries Strategies, calls for Pacific to harness ocean wealth

Prime Minister James Marape has urged Papua New Guinea and its Pacific neighbours to take full control of their ocean resources, declaring that the region must no longer remain a “beggar” while foreign powers exploit its fisheries wealth. He was...

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

Ever since I took a scuba diving course as an undergrad, I’ve been hooked on the wondrous experiences that lie in wait below the ocean surfaces. Now, more than half a lifetime since my first dive course—and several PADI (Professional Association...

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the MAHA Commission's report on chronic disease rates in children and explains what is contributing to the obesity epidemic on 'Fox Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...