This white paper analyzes the growing obesity burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), highlighting its rapid rise alongside persistent undernutrition. It explores epidemiological trends, healthcare system constraints, and socioeconomic drivers shaping obesity outcomes. The report discusses access challenges to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, including limited reimbursement and infrastructure gaps. It also evaluates opportunities for scalable interventions, digital health solutions, and policy reforms. The paper concludes that coordinated public–private strategies are essential to address obesity equitably while avoiding further strain on fragile healthcare systems.

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