EU on alert: obesity threatens to endanger millions!

EU on alert: obesity threatens to endanger millions!

obesity has become a pressing health problem in Europe that increasingly affects not only the quality of life, but also mortality. Today, on June 30, 2025, the OTS Accept cancer, especially in humans under the age of 50, alarming proportions. At a conference of the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) in the European Parliament on June 5, it became clear that almost 60 % of Europeans and a third of the children are either overweight or obese.

The MEP Romana Jerković called for binding measures and increased political commitment, while Mep Alessandra Moretti noted that 90 % of the deaths in the EU are due to non -transferable diseases (NCDS), for which only 2.8 % of health budgets are provided. Dr. Kremlin Wickramasinghe from the WHO Europe warned of the devastating consequences of obesity that causes up to 20,000 new cancer cases annually

relationships between obesity and diseases

The challenges that arise from obesity are overwhelming and not only affect individual well -being. According to a report by the

Scientific lectures during the UEG conference underlined the proven connection between obesity and cancer in the digestive tract. Professor Patrick Michl and Thomas Seufferlein explained how chronic inflammation and metabolic disorders increase the risk of cancer through being overweight. Dr. Jorge Amil Dias pointed out the long -term risks of obesity in childhood, while Professor Volkan Demirhan Yumuk demanded a multidisciplinary care.

In addition, an analysis of the Robert Koch-Instituts not only for the development of chronic diseases like Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases lead, but also at considerable costs for the health and social system. Covid-19 pandemic has also tightened the situation because people with obesity suffer more frequent complications.

Finally, Jerković appealed to the European Union to act now and to emphasize the importance of statistics for people's lives. It is clear that combating obesity is not only a health challenge, but also a social responsibility that must be taken seriously.