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  World Obesity Day 2025: More than 440 million people may be overweight by 2050 in India, says Lancet

  Health | March 04, 2025 13:26 IST

  World Obesity Day is observed every year on March 4. The day aims to raise awareness about obesity, its causes and preventive measures. A recent study published by The Lancet journal has found that India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people by 2050.

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  Obesity Crisis in Delhi: Survey reveals more than 35% of teenagers in the national capital are overweight

  Health | November 03, 2017 13:18 IST

  Poor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and junk food is to be blamed for the teenage obesity crisis in Delhi.

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  10% of Indian adults will suffer from obesity, according to World Obesity Federation

  Lifestyle | October 11, 2017 13:45 IST

  The global annual cost of treating the same will reach $1.2 trillion per year by 2025, which is an alarming state and requires immediate resolute actions.

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  Baby born with higher birth weight are at higher risk to become obese by kindergarten

  Lifestyle | July 13, 2017 13:39 IST

  The obesity risk can be identified in kids at an early stage.

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  Do poor people eat more junk food than the wealthier ones? Here’s what study says

  Lifestyle | June 14, 2017 13:51 IST

  Fast food consumption is said to be the leading cause behind the rising obesity epidemic in the world.

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  India has second-highest number of obese children in 2015, study

  Lifestyle | June 13, 2017 16:27 IST

  India has 14.4 million of obese kids which constitutes the second highest number of obese children in 2015, following China with 15.3 million children who’re obese.

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  US tops the chart in worldwide obesity crisis

  Lifestyle | June 13, 2017 11:35 IST

  United States of America, the biggest superpower is the leading the crisis with highest number of obesity cases.

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  Obesity during pregnancy may raise risk of epilepsy in children

  Lifestyle | April 05, 2017 10:05 IST

  Women who are overweight or obese during their pregnancy may significantly increase the risk for children developing epilepsy, a study has showed.

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  Warning: Being overweight can lead to kidney failure

  Lifestyle | March 11, 2017 12:03 IST

  Shocking reports have confirmed that India has become the third-most obese country in the world. This has led to increase in kidney-related problems.

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  Appetite link to childhood obesity discovered (see pics)

  Lifestyle | February 19, 2014 12:58 IST

  London: Does your infant has an increased urge to eat in response to the sight or smell of nice food? Get alerted as this may lead to obesity later.A heartier appetite is linked to more