What are the key factors contributing to the obesity challenge in India
Understanding the reasons behind India's growing obesity problem.
- Changing diets: Shift from traditional, balanced diets to high-calorie, processed foods.
- Urbanization: Sedentary lifestyles due to desk jobs, lack of physical activity.
- Fast food boom: Increase in availability and consumption of fast food and sugary beverages.
- Lack of awareness: Limited education on healthy eating habits and consequences of obesity.
- Genetic predisposition: Certain genetic factors making individuals more prone to obesity.
- Poor healthcare infrastructure: Limited access to quality healthcare services for obesity prevention and management.
- Socioeconomic factors: Income disparities leading to differential access to nutritious food and healthcare.
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