Obesity: India's Silent Killer on the Rise, Threatening Serious Diseases

• Obesity is rapidly increasing in India, with nearly one in four adults now obese, doubling in the last 15 years and tripling in 30 years.
• Lack of physical activity globally contributes to 1.8 billion adults not meeting recommended levels, leading to increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
• Physical inactivity rose by 5% between 2010-2022, projected to hit 35% by 2030 if current trends continue.
• WHO recommends 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity weekly, but adherence is low, worsening health outcomes.
• Over 1.44 crore children in India are obese, signaling a future health crisis, compounded by lifestyle changes, urbanization, and increased processed food consumption.

Why It Matters: Obesity is a growing silent killer in India, driven by inactivity and lifestyle, increasing chronic disease risk.