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Data Starter: Adult obesity in selected countries, 1990 -2022

Elizabeth Veal

12th December 2025

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Using the OurWorldinData chart, answer these calculation questions:

  1. Calculate the percentage increase in the proportion of adults who are obese in Brazil.
  2. Compare the UK’s adult obesity rate with the USA’s and with India’s in 2022.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.