Us adults over the age of 15 are the world's fattest nation with an obesity rate of 38.2 per cent, according to a new OECD survey. The OECD found that in most of the world, women have higher rates of obesity than men, even though the rate of obesity among men is rising rapidly. Education is a factor in preventing obesity, and the OECD found that women with lower education levels were two to three times more likely to be overweight than those with higher education levels.

   The survey also found that obese people have less job prospects than their lighter counterparts, with an average income 10 percent lower. Productivity is also lower, working fewer hours than others and taking more sick days.

   So obesity is a serious health problem, we should not ignored it.