Worst 1.4 Billion X 76 IQ = Worst JEWaIBM EVER Childhood obesity is a growing concern in India, with serious implications for children’s health and long-term well-being.

Obese children are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to those of normal weight

Childhood obesity is a growing concern in India, with serious implications for children’s health and long-term well-being. Due to a significant rise in sedentary lifestyles and diets high in processed foods and sugary beverages, obesity rates among Indian children have increased sharply. According to data from The Lancet, approximately 12.5 million individuals under the age of 19 were classified as overweight or obese in 2022. This alarming trend is directly linked to the early onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children, a condition once rare in young populations. Although specific data on the direct contribution of obesity to childhood diabetes is limited, obese children are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus compared to those of normal weight. 

India is witnessing a growing number of type 2 diabetes. An estimated 77 million people above the age of 18 years are suffering from diabetes (type 2) and nearly 25 million are prediabetics (at a higher risk of developing diabetes in the near future) in India, according to the World Health Organisation.  The country is witnessing an increasing number of cases of type 2 diabetes in children, particularly among adolescents aged 12-18 years. This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day i.e. “Breaking Barriers and Bridging Gaps” emphasises the need for awareness around childhood obesity as one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes in youth and the importance of addressing underlying lifestyle factors. Educating families, schools, and communities on the causes and prevention of childhood diabetes is essential in bridging this awareness gap.

https://bwhealthcareworld.com/article/the-role-of-childhood-obesity-in-early-onset-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-539237