Overweight or Obesity is excessive fat harmful to health, with a BMI
over 25 considered overweight and over 30 obese.
The latest Lancet study observes that from 1990 to 2022, obesity in
women increased by 94% across 188 countries.
The study reports that till 2022, over 1 billion people worldwide are
living with obesity.
Obesity among adults has doubled and quadrupled in children since 1990,
with 4% of adults overweight in 2022.
In 2022, 12.5 million Indian children were significantly overweight, a
dramatic increase from 1990.
The COVID-19 lockdown and sedentary lifestyles have significantly
contributed to rising obesity rates.
- Focus on nutritious foods
- Cut down on carbs and avoid
unhealthy foods
- Exercise regularly
- Consult a doctor when necessary