Zhen J, Qian Y, Fu J, Su R, An H, Wang W , Zheng Y, Wang X
Authors not listed · 2017
Global childhood obesity increased eight-fold since 1975, coinciding with the rise of our electromagnetic technology era.
Plain English Summary
This global study analyzed height and weight data from 128.9 million people across 200 countries from 1975 to 2016 to track childhood obesity trends. Researchers found that childhood obesity rates increased dramatically worldwide, rising from less than 1% to 5.6% in girls and 7.8% in boys. The study reveals that while obesity rates have plateaued in wealthy countries, they continue accelerating in parts of Asia.
Why This Matters
While this comprehensive obesity study doesn't directly examine EMF exposure, it highlights a critical health trend that intersects with our increasingly electromagnetic world. The dramatic rise in childhood obesity from 1975 to 2016 coincides precisely with the proliferation of electronic devices, screens, and wireless technology in children's lives. The reality is that our modern EMF-saturated environment promotes sedentary behaviors through constant screen engagement, while emerging research suggests EMF exposure itself may disrupt metabolic processes and sleep patterns that regulate weight. What this means for you is that addressing childhood obesity requires considering not just diet and exercise, but also the electromagnetic environment that shapes modern childhood behavior and potentially influences biological weight regulation systems.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{zhen_j_qian_y_fu_j_su_r_an_h_wang_w_zheng_y_wang_x_ce4615,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Zhen J, Qian Y, Fu J, Su R, An H, Wang W , Zheng Y, Wang X},
year = {2017},
doi = {10.1016/S0140-6736(17)32129-3},
}