Obesity: Crucial Data (India & Worldwide)

Global Statistics:

• 1 billion+ people were obese in 2022 (880M adults, 159M children).
• Obesity rates tripled among men and doubled among women from 1990 to 2022.
• By 2035, 51% of the global population (4B people) may be overweight or obese.

India-Specific Data:

• Adult Obesity: Increased 3x in recent years.
  • Urban: 29.8% of men, 24% of women obese.
  • Rural: 19.3% of men, 19.7% of women obese.
• Childhood Obesity: 12.5M Indian children overweight in 2022 (vs. 0.4M in 1990).

Key Causes:

• Processed food consumption, high in sugar & fat.
• Decreased physical activity and urbanization.
• Limited access to nutritious foods in lower-income areas.

Health Risks:

• Higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
• Urgent need for policy interventions to curb obesity growth.