The phrase "global epidemic" means that a specific disease or problem is spreading rapidly and affecting many people all around the world. Full definition
This has helped fuel a growing global epidemic of obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (sciencedaily.com)
Type - 2 diabetes is a growing global epidemic that is often attributed to poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, so is closely linked to obesity. (bloodsugardiabetes.org)
In fact, some researchers fear that the condition is poised to become the next global epidemic. (naturalhealth365.com)