Why did the World Health Organization use the term globesity?

The World Health Organization coined the term "globesity" to describe the global health threat posed by the rising prevalence of obesity worldwide.1

This trend is closely linked to the emergence of a "global diet," characterized by a widespread convergence toward the consumption of processed sugars, dairy products, and meat. As global affluence has risen, this dietary shift has increased the risk of obesity and diabetes across many nations. While some critics point to the expansion of international fast-food chains as a primary driver of these dietary changes, the term "globesity" serves to highlight the serious, systemic nature of obesity as an escalating international health concern.1