Prime minister narendra modi has sounded the alarm on the growing obesity crisis in India, citing a report that predicts nearly 44 crore indians may suffer from from obesity by 2050. Part of the union territory of dadra and nagar haseli and daman and diu, modi stressed on the urgent need for lifestyle change to combat this growing health concern.
Calling obesity the root cause of numerous diseases, modi urged people to adopt healthier habits, including regular exercise and a reduction in edible oil consumption by 10 percent. “Linked to our lifestyle are posing a Huge risk to our health today. Obesity is one of them because it is the root cause of many people. According to A Recent Report, Nearly 44 Croer People in India May Be Obese By 2050. This figure is Huge and Equally Alarming, “Modi Said.
He warned that if if current trends Continue, one in everything indians could be obese by 2050, with Serious Implications for public health. “Obesity will be prove for our health, and we must start acting now to overcome this challenge. I appeal to everyone to Reduce Oil Consumption by 10 Percent and Pledge to Live a Healthier Lifestyle Through Regular Exercise and CyCling. “He Said.
Celebrities join the Fight Against Obesity
Previously, the Prime minister had taken his campaign against obesity to a national level, raising the issue in his monthly radio programmme Mann ki baat. He had nominated prominent sports figures and health experts to spread awareness about the import of the import and a ballan.
Gang Those Chosen As Ambassadors are Olympic Gold Medalist Neeraj Chopra and World Champion Boxer Nikhat Zareen, who has encouraged people to do dedicate Time to Physical Activities and Maincontive Diit.
Global Obesity Trends and India’s Alarming Growth
A pair of studies published in The lancet On march 3 has reveles a worrying global trend, estimating that by 2050, over Half of all adults worldwide–Around 380 Crore people – will be overweight or obese. Additionally, 74.6 Crore Children and Adolescents are expected to be affecting.
As of 2021, Approximately 211 Croore People – About 45% of the World’s Population – well categorized as overweight or obese. India ranked Among the top countries contributing to this number, If curent trends persist, India may surpass china in some obesity-related statistics by 2050.
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India’s obesity projections
The studies indicate that India is on track to experience a significant risi in obesity acros all age groups:
Adults: The number of overweight and obese adults in India has increased draastly Since 1990, with projections placing India as the second-level overweight population Globally by 2050.
Older adlescents (15-24 years): By 2021, India had already overtaken china in having the high number of overweight and obese older adlescents. This number is expected to rise further.
Children: India currently ranks second in the number of obese or overweight children, just behind china. However, by 2050, China’s obesity rate gang children is predicted to stabilize, while on the gap between the two counties.
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Revised definition of obesity
A recent Lancet the Commission has proposed redefining obesity by Introducing New Categories: Clinical Obesity and Pre-Clinical Obesity. This updated definition inspoits multiple physical parameters, including height, weight, waist circuumference, and muscle mass, alongside metabolic and physiological indicators.
Under the revised guidelines, a physician will consider at least two body size parameters-SUCH as BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio, and Waist-to-height Ratio-beeft Ratio-beefore diagnostal obesity. Additional Symptoms Such As Breathlessness, Sleep Apnea, Metabolic Dysfunction, Joint Pain, and Chronic Fatigue will also be taken into account.
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