According to the data from the 2016-2021 National Family Health Survey (NFHS), about 20 per cent of the Indian population is obese, including 5 per cent morbidly obese (severely obese) population. A sharp increase in childhood obesity was also discovered.
According to estimates, India has 135 million obese people. Health experts blame change in eating habits as one of the key factors contributing to India’s obesity pandemic.
Youngster’s diets in India have become more westernised and more dependent on processed and fast foods.
These foods frequently include high levels of calories, sugar, and fat which can cause weight gain and obesity, say experts.
According to Dr Kishore B. Reddy, Managing Director, Amor Hospital in Hyderabad, modernisation and urbanisation of our societies has brought in some undesired changes into our lives.
“We see more and more people today consume energy-rich and fat-rich foods; but there is a significant reduction in physical activities. This is leading to people adding weight, which has significant financial implications. Obese individuals and families tend to spend more not just on their healthcare, but also for certain simple needs like transportation,” Dr Reddy noted.
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