Obesity: The Complex Interplay of Childhood Upbringing, Environment, and Genetics Introduction Obesity is a major public health concern worldwide, with rates of overweight and obesity steadily rising over the past few decades. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight, of which over 650 million were … Continue reading Obesity: The Complex Interplay of Childhood Upbringing, Environment, and Genetics