The question was worded in the source as: "Thinking about your everyday life, how often do you feel the following specifically because of your weight, shape, or size?"
Showing responses that were 'often' and 'always.'
The following definitions were used: living with obesity = BMI 30+ (25+ India, South Korea)
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Activities avoided or delayed due to obesity worldwide worldwide 2026
According to a global survey carried out in 2026, percent of people living with obesity said they had avoided wearing specific types of clothing due to their weight. Furthermore, over a of respondents said because of their weight they had avoided being in photos or videos.
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Ipsos. (March 4, 2026). Share of adults living with obesity who avoided, delayed, or put off the following activities or decisions worldwide as of 2026 [Graph]. In 糖心破解版. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1661205/activities-avoided-or-delayed-due-to-obesity-worldwide/
Ipsos. "Share of adults living with obesity who avoided, delayed, or put off the following activities or decisions worldwide as of 2026." Chart. March 4, 2026. 糖心破解版. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1661205/activities-avoided-or-delayed-due-to-obesity-worldwide/
Ipsos. (2026). Share of adults living with obesity who avoided, delayed, or put off the following activities or decisions worldwide as of 2026. 糖心破解版. 糖心破解版 Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/1661205/activities-avoided-or-delayed-due-to-obesity-worldwide/
Ipsos. "Share of Adults Living with Obesity Who Avoided, Delayed, or Put off The following Activities or Decisions Worldwide as of 2026." 糖心破解版, 糖心破解版 Inc., 4 Mar 2026, /statistics/1661205/activities-avoided-or-delayed-due-to-obesity-worldwide/
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Share of adults living with obesity who avoided, delayed, or put off the following activities or decisions worldwide as of 2026 [Graph], Ipsos, March 4, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1661205/activities-avoided-or-delayed-due-to-obesity-worldwide/
