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Obesity rates have reached unprecedented levels across the world, with each country’s population having its own multifaceted reason for weight problems. Worldwide, over 2.5 billion people are either overweight or obese — more than double the number of people in 1980 — and in most countries where weight problems exist, being overweight or obese is deadlier than being underweight, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In a 2014 study published in The Lancet, researchers found worldwide obesity rates were directly responsible for three to four million deaths. Obesity is a complex health problem resulting from a combination of behavioral and biological factors. People who are clinically obese are automatically at an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer — some of which are the world’s leading causes of preventable deaths. Overloading the body with such a vast amount of excess weight labors the heart, and nearly every organ in the body, making it more difficult for a person to function through everyday life.

By far, the greatest driver of these increased rates comes from indigenous populations on Pacific islands, many of which make up the most obese countries in the world. While the United States has an increasingly obese population — pushing 33 percent — these 16 countries have staggeringly higher rates.

The new Blaugrana skipper hopes to cap his first Clasico with the armband with a perfect performance and victory over their fierce rivals

Andres Iniesta says Barcelona will need to produce a performance that is close to perfection if they are to beat Real Madrid in the Clasico.

Saturday's clash at the Santiago Bernabeu is set up perfectly, with the sides first and second in La Liga and hoping to have fully fit squads available.

Sergio Ramos is expected to play through the pain barrier with a shoulder problem for hosts Madrid, who have recently welcomed back Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez to fitness.

Barca have been without Lionel Messi with a knee problem since September, but their Argentine talisman looks increasingly likely to be passed fit, as does Ivan Rakitic (calf).

Iniesta will captain his side against Madrid for the first time and is targeting an away victory that would move them six points clear of their fierce rivals at the top of La Liga.

"These are very unpredictable games, two teams with the kind of player who can change a game at any moment," he said.

"If there is one thing we need to be clear about it is ourselves. We have our idea of playing football, we have our way of organising our play and we shouldn't make any mistakes which give them a chance.

"Let's just hope it is a great spectacle and that we play a great game as that would be a big step towards getting a good result. It is my first Clasico as captain but there is no need to motivate people for this game.

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