The tiny Samoan islands have among the highest rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in the world — and diet and weight-related health issues have been rising in these Pacific nations since the 1970s.

Obesity is medically defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more. Obesity is a global health challenge but in some countries like American Samoa, it's more than just a concern; it’s an ...

From small island states to rapidly modernizing economies, obesity rates are rising globally — but the causes go far beyond ...

The positions in the table below reflect the Obesity, Lifestyle and Genetic Adaptations Study Group (OLAGA)'s position overall, domestically, within their sector, and in various subject areas based on ...