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World Obesity Day: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Globally

India has been ranked second globally for child obesity, with 41 million children affected as per the World Obesity Atlas 2026. The rising numbers are alarming, prompting calls for urgent policy measures, including potential sugar taxes, to address the health crisis that could see 120 million children at risk by 2040.

By 2040, at least 120 million Indian school-age children could show early signs of chronic diseases (

By 2040, at least 120 million Indian school-age children could show early signs of chronic diseases (

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Key Highlights

  • India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity.
  • 41 million children in India are currently affected by obesity.
  • By 2040, projections indicate 20 million children could be living with obesity.
  • Lifestyle changes, including increased junk food consumption, contribute to the obesity surge.
  • Experts are advocating for sugar taxes to combat the obesity crisis.
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Sources

  1. World Obesity Day: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Globally
  2. 120 million children at health risk by 2040: India’s obesity crisis fuels call for sugar taxes

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