The source presented the question as follows: "Which of the following health risks, if any, do you think obesity has a direct cause or strong contribution to?"
The following definitions were used: Living with obesity = BMI 30+ (25+ India, South Korea)
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Knowledge of obesity-related health risks worldwide 2026, by country
According to a global survey carried out in 2026, over **** of respondents living with obesity were aware of the risk high bodyweight has on developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Knowledge of obesity contributing to certain cancers was lower at below ***percent. In India and the UAE, awareness of the health risks of obesity was noticeably low.
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Ipsos. (March 4, 2026). Share of adults with obesity who knew about the health risks associated with obesity worldwide as of 2026, by country and type of health risks [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1661189/knowledge-of-obesity-related-health-risks-worldwide/
Ipsos. "Share of adults with obesity who knew about the health risks associated with obesity worldwide as of 2026, by country and type of health risks." Chart. March 4, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1661189/knowledge-of-obesity-related-health-risks-worldwide/
Ipsos. (2026). Share of adults with obesity who knew about the health risks associated with obesity worldwide as of 2026, by country and type of health risks. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1661189/knowledge-of-obesity-related-health-risks-worldwide/
Ipsos. "Share of Adults with Obesity Who Knew about The Health Risks Associated with Obesity Worldwide as of 2026, by Country and Type of Health Risks." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 4 Mar 2026, /statistics/1661189/knowledge-of-obesity-related-health-risks-worldwide/
Ipsos, Share of adults with obesity who knew about the health risks associated with obesity worldwide as of 2026, by country and type of health risks ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1661189/knowledge-of-obesity-related-health-risks-worldwide/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Share of adults with obesity who knew about the health risks associated with obesity worldwide as of 2026, by country and type of health risks [Graph], Ipsos, March 4, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1661189/knowledge-of-obesity-related-health-risks-worldwide/
