PM Modi’s Independence Day Message: Cut Oil, Fight Obesity, And Build A Healthier India
In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to tackle the growing obesity crisis by adopting healthier diets, cutting cooking oil usage by 10%, and embracing active lifestyles.
Aug 15, 2025, 12:16 PM IST
Global Obesity Rates Have Doubled Since 1990, Study Warns Of A Severe Health Crisis By 2050
A Lancet study reveals that global obesity rates have more than doubled in 30 years, with projections indicating a severe health crisis by 2050.
Mar 04, 2025, 14:01 PM IST
Obesity Surge Raises Alarm Bells Across India After Diabetes And BP
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in India has doubled during the past two decades, leading to a notable increase in the burden of non-communicable disease.
Jul 02, 2023, 12:45 PM IST
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
More than 35% of Delhi teens are obese, reveals survey
The rise in obesity among the teenagers can be attributed to various lifestyle choices such as unhealthy eating habits, poor physical activity levels, less sleeping habits as well as increasing screen time, peer pressure, among others.
Nov 03, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
Obesity rates swell in India: One-fifth of Indian women now overweight
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), one-fifth of Indian women, or 20.7 per cent to be precise, in the age group of 15-49 are overweight.
Mar 13, 2017, 13:32 PM IST