World Obesity Day 2026: India ranks second after China in childhood obesity, over 41 million children affected

A new World Obesity Atlas 2026 report reveals India now has the second-highest number of overweight and obese children ...

India overtakes US in childhood obesity, second only to China: By 2040, 20 mn children will be living with it in the country, says global report

Childhood obesity exposes the young population to similar risks of chronic illnesses as adults, including hypertension and ...

India is second globally for children living with obesity; 20 million to be obese by 2040: World Obesity Atlas

India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, with estimates indicating that by 2040, as many ...