In several states and union territories, the National Family Survey-5 (NFHS) was conducted. Obesity is on the rise in both children and adults, according to the report. 2.2 percent of boys were obese in the most recent NFHS-4 report. It has risen to 3.3 percent in the current study. Obesity is a condition that affects both boys and adults. Obese women have increased from 20.7 percent in the previous research to 23 percent currently. Similarly, the percentage of males has risen from 19.9% to 23.9 percent.

The number of children under the age of five has increased in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, and Union Territories. The states with the fewest children under the age of five include Goa, tamil Nadu, Dadra and nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Union Territories. Obesity is an issue in 30 states for women and 33 states for men.

The number of persons suffering from obesity has also climbed, according to the report. The problem, according to Poonam Mudreja, executive director of the population Foundation of India, is caused by bad food choices and insufficient physical activity. This shocking report has sent warning waves to the parents and now its high time parents look after the kids and avoid junk foods and stuff.

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SIBY JEYYA

03/12/2021 06:00 AM