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McKinsey Institute: How the world could better fight obesity

Obesity is a critical global issue that requires a comprehensive, international intervention strategy.

 

Much of the global debate on this issue has become polarized and sometimes deeply antagonistic. Obesity is a complex, systemic issue with no single or simple solution. The global discord surrounding how to move forward underscores the need for integrated assessments of potential solutions.

A new McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) discussion paper, Overcoming obesity: An initial economic analysis, seeks to overcome these hurdles by offering an independent view on the components of a potential strategy.

 

The main findings of the discussion paper include:

  • Existing evidence indicates that no single intervention is likely to have a significant overall impact.
  • Education and personal responsibility are critical elements of any program aiming to reduce obesity
  • No individual sector in society can address obesity on its own

 

Read the full paper here.

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