collocation · academic
obesity epidemic
UK/əˈbiːsɪti ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/US/oʊˈbiːsɪti ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/o·BI·si·ty e·PI·de·mic
A rapid and widespread increase in the number of people who are obese within a population.
Examples
“Many governments are introducing taxes on sugary drinks to fight the obesity epidemic.”
“The obesity epidemic has serious implications for national healthcare budgets.”
“Experts warn that sedentary jobs contribute to the obesity epidemic.”
Band 8 sentence
“To address the obesity epidemic effectively, policymakers must combine regulatory measures with long-term education programmes in schools.”
Collocations
- tackle the obesity epidemic
- address the obesity epidemic
- curb the obesity epidemic
Word family
Common mistakes
an obesity epidemic increased→an increase in the obesity epidemic
the obesity's epidemic→the obesity epidemic
Say it for a higher band
5obesity problem→6rise in obesity→7+obesity epidemic
Synonyms
rise in obesity
Easily confused
obesity problem
“The city is facing an obesity problem among children under ten.”
rise in obesity
“There has been a steady rise in obesity over the last three decades.”
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