Rising Childhood Obesity in India: A Growing Health Crisis

01-12-2024 Fanni Lovas South East Asia Researcher Global Human Rights Defence One year ago, 12-year-old Dinesh weighed 110kg, a weight that his parents did not consider unusual. However, frequent headaches and a bout of vomiting after eating pizza prompted them to consult with a paediatrician. Consequently, Dinesh was diagnosed with hypertension, a condition typically associated with adults in their 30s, placing him at increasing risk of heart disease and stroke. Despite his weight, Dinesh was found to be severely malnourished, lacking essential vitamins for health growth. Dinesh’s case highlights the growing epidemic of childhood obesity in India. The number of […]