Developing countries face a child-obesity epidemic, but families cannot afford treatment

Millions of children around the world are living with obesity, while the families most affected often cannot afford to address it.

A study involving more than 1,000 researchers examined nutritional problems among children aged five to 19 across 200 countries. Its results identified the main hotspots in poorer countries.

In those countries, financial constraints prevent many families from dealing with the problem, turning child obesity into a health challenge that they cannot manage on their own.