The World Obesity Atlas 2026 report, released on World Obesity Day, outlines significant global projections concerning child overweight and obesity. It indicates that nearly 15 million children aged five to nine years and over 26 million children aged 10 to 19 years in India are projected to be overweight or obese by 2025. Globally, more than 200 million school-age children (five to 19) living with overweight and obesity are concentrated in just ten countries, with China, India, and the United States alone accounting for over 10 million children each living with obesity. India is positioned second only to China in the total number of children exhibiting high BMI. The report further projects a future increase in related health conditions, including BMI-related hypertension, hyperglycaemia, high triglycerides, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). By 2040, the Federation predicts a global total of 507 million children will be living with obesity or be overweight, with tens of millions expected to show early signs of cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/india-ranks-second-globally-for-children-living-with-overweight-and-obesity-report/article70700290.ece
