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  • Global Health
  • Sustainable Development
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Countries are falling behind on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets.
  • Obesity is a significant factor in global health and development challenges, yet often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the critical role of addressing obesity in achieving SDGs.
  • To highlight the connection between obesity and Sustainable Development Goal target 3.4 (reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases).

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent UN research on SDG progress.
  • Analysis of the impact of obesity on health and development.
  • Introduction of the World Obesity Federation's ROOTS framework as a strategic roadmap.

Main Results:

  • Obesity is a key barrier to achieving SDGs.
  • The ROOTS framework provides a pathway to address obesity and attain SDG targets.
  • Prioritizing obesity is essential for reducing non-communicable disease mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity is an integral part of the global development agenda.
  • Effective obesity management is necessary for successful SDG attainment.
  • Global health funders and policymakers must prioritize obesity.