Rising Childhood and Normal-Weight Obesity Highlighted on World Obesity Day

Childhood and normal-weight obesity are rising global health concerns, with rates nearly tripling since 1975. Children may appear normal weight yet have excess body fat, increasing risks of conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In India, obesity among youth has surged, with projections of 27 million obese children by 2030. World Obesity Day on March 4 highlights the need for awareness and collective action to address these hidden and visible obesity-related health risks.