Johanna Ralston
Johanna Ralston is the chief executive of the World Obesity Forum, where she advocates for global awareness and action against obesity. She has been vocal about the multifaceted impacts of obesity on health, economy, and society, particularly stressing the challenges faced by lower-resourced countries in addressing this growing epidemic.
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Johanna Ralston is the executive director of the World Obesity Federation, advocating for urgent actions to combat obesity.
1 em cada 5 crianças e adolescentes estão com sobrepeso no mundo, mostra novo atlas
Brazil· 2026-03-04
Johanna Ralston is the leader of the World Obesity Federation and commented on the rising obesity rates among youth.
Obesidade vai aumentar entre os jovens. Saúde mental tem piorado | Saúde
Portugal· 2025-05-22Johanna Ralston, the chief executive of the World Obesity Federation, warned that the health of the world’s adolescents is being undermined by failing food and health systems.
Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds | Obesity
United Kingdom· 2025-05-20
Johanna Ralston, CEO of World Obesity Federation, stated that obesity has complex impacts on health, economy, and social aspects.
Ledakan Obesitas Hanya Menunggu Waktu, Separuh Usia Dewasa Diprediksi Alami Berat Badan Berlebih
Indonesia· 2025-03-07
Johanna Ralston, CEO at the World Obesity Federation, said cultural norms and expectations around obesity in some African countries might play a role in making women more vulnerable to obesity.
Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study | Global healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Johanna Ralston is the director of the World Obesity Federation (WFO) and noted the unprecedented consequences of obesity in the next 25 years.
Το 60% των ενηλίκων θα είναι παχύσαρκοι το 2050
Greece· 2025-03-05
Johanna Ralston, the chief executive of the World Obesity Forum, highlighted the significant impacts of obesity.
More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report | ObesityUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-04
