1 Of these over 600 million were obese. 2  39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2014, and 13% were obese. 3  Most of the world's population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. 4  42 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2013.
Most bruises take anywhere from two to four weeks to heal completely and disappear. Leg bruises tend to linger longer than bruises on the face and arms. Some herbal ointments, such as those containing Arnica, can speed up the healing process.
The time an injury takes to heal depends on how severe the injury is. However, it will usually take anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks. Keep cool compresses on â¦ the area to reduce swelling as well as taking Ibuprofen. Also, use warm compresses to help with pain. bruised lung, diaphragm, or pleura may take two to four weeks to heal, if there is no subsequent re-injury. Breathing difficulties may persist, however, for up to six months â¦ in some injuries.