https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/obesity-cases-rising-fastest-in-young-adultsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/obesity-cases-rising-fastest-in-young-adultshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/obesity-cases-rising-fastest-in-young-adults#u18304Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:41:45 +0000New obesity diagnoses are increasing most rapidly among young adults in England. A study published in The Lancet indicates significant jumps in cases for people in their 20s and 30s. These trends are linked to economic pressures, food marketing, and widening regional inequalities.What's confirmed:Obesity cases are rising fastest among younger adults in England.New obesity diagnoses for people in their 30s were nearly 20% higher in 2024-25 than in 2019-20.New obesity cases for people in their 20s increased by 16%.Analysis of approximately 54m health records in England shows rising obesity rates