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September 17, 2025

Tackling the Growing Concern-Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents in India: An Analysis of National Institute of Nutrition Data.

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RBRaju H. BadigerDMDhruv MadaanSSS Shivprasad

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Data analysis highlights alarming overweight trends among adolescents in India, suggesting targeted public health interventions.

Key Points

  • A significant increase in overweight and obesity among Indian adolescents was found between 2006 and 2014.
  • Multivariate analysis revealed that male sex, urban residence, and increased screen time are key predictors of overweight and obesity.
  • The study utilized body mass index cutoffs specifically adapted for the Indian/South East Asian population for accurate measurement.
  • Targeted interventions must address urban-rural disparities, socioeconomic factors, and promote physical activity to combat obesity.

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Badiger et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4605931b076d99fa5fe22https://doi.org/10.59556/japi.73.1101
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