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The Heavy World

When Obesity Becomes Universal

"What if obesity rates reached 90% of the global population?"

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The Heavy World - Three-Stage Timeline Infographic
First 24 Hours
The Tipping Point
The Aftermath
Fifteen Years Later
The New Reality
Thirty Years Later
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The Tipping Point

The Food Trap

Engineered foods exploit human biology, making obesity essentially unavoidable.

Key Points

  • 170% of adults now obese
  • 2Childhood obesity at 60%
  • 3Diabetes becomes most common disease
  • 4Furniture and transport redesigned
  • 5Healthcare costs consume 30% of GDP

Statistics

70%
Obesity rate
40%
Diabetes rate

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