India Ranks Second Globally in Childhood Obesity Amid Rising Health Concerns

India faces a growing childhood obesity crisis, ranking second globally after China, with 41 million children aged 5-19 living with high BMI and 14 million classified as obese by 2025. Urban lifestyle changes, including increased consumption of calorie-dense foods, reduced physical activity, and algorithm-driven food delivery, contribute to this trend. Childhood obesity raises risks for chronic diseases and imposes significant economic burdens. Experts emphasize early, sustained interventions to address this complex health challenge amid rising global prevalence.