Obesity In Children Likely To Rise Over 9 Percent Annually By 2035 In India: Study
The study reveals that boys in India had a 3 percent obesity risk, but by 2035 the risk will likely go up by 12 percent.
Mar 03, 2023, 17:22 PM IST
Parents, take note! Your behaviour can increase your kid's obesity risk
Children who have surgent temperament – characterized by being more outgoing, active and drawn to new things and people – are more likely to be affected, the study found.
Mar 22, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
Dental care may protect your child from obesity
If parents try to curb kids love for junk food, chocolates and sugary drinks, it may help the kid to stay healthy and not gain excess weight.
Nov 09, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
World Obesity Day: How parents can help their kids avoid becoming overweight
Childood obesity puts children at risk of developing serious health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases later in life. It can also lead to depression and low self-esteem.
Oct 11, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
Is your child obese? They may be at risk of developing hip disease!
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence.
Jul 09, 2017, 16:45 PM IST
India harbours second highest number of obese children in the world; China tops list!
The alarming study also found that 14.4 million kids in the country have excess weight.
Jun 14, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
Obese children face four times greater risk of Type-2 diabetes in adulthood
Children with higher BMI were found to have far greater risk of developing Type-2 diabetes than those with normal weight.
Apr 26, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Children fall heir to obesity from parents, says research
This research is very much relevant to Indian population as around 30 million people in the country are obese, medical experts say.
Feb 26, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
