Most nations, including India, off track to meet 2030 target to halt childhood obesity: Global body

NEW DELHI: (Mar 4) The World Obesity Federation, a global organisation focused exclusively on obesity and a lead partner to international agencies, including the World Health Organization, has warned that most countries, including India, are off the track to meet the 2030 global target to halt the rise in childhood obesity.

The target was set for 2025, which was extended to 2030 after most countries failed to achieve it.

Estimates by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) suggest that by 2040, 20 million children in India will be living with obesity, and 56 million will be living with overweight and obesity.