The world obesity day is a unified day of action that call for a cohesive ,cross sector response to the obesity crisis ,it take place on each 4th march and it is conveyed by the world obesity federation in collaboration with its global members ..since 2015 ,world obesity day have focused on recognizing the root causes of obesity ,tackling weight stigma and improving understanding ,prevention & treatment of obesity ..
Its theme for 2025 was kept ” changing system ,healthier life ” which emphasized the need for systematic changes to address the global obesity epidemic ..
Goal of world obesity days :
The day aims to increase awareness encourage advocacy ,improve policies and share experience related to obesity prevention & treatment …
Indian Reports on Obesity :
1 ) India is expected to have over 440 millions obese & overweight people by 2050 , India ranked 2nd after China ..
2) The Lancet Report says that by 2050 India ,China ,USA are projected to have the highest numbers of peoples who are overweight or live with obesity by 2050 ..
3) Among Boys Obesity in India has increased from .46 crore in 1990 to1.3 crore in 2021 & Projected to increase to 1.6 crore in 2050..
4) Among Girls ,it has increased from 0.45 crore in 1990 to 1.24 crore in 2021 & projected to increase to 1.44 cr in 2050 ..
National Family health survey ( NFHS-5):
it revealed that 24% of women and 22% of men in India are now classified as overweight & obese ..
