National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyaan) to Eradicate Obesity in India: Way Forward

Abstract

Obesity is a medical condition in which a human's body fat has accumulated atypically or excessively, resulting in detrimental health
repercussions. Obesity and overweight have long been regarded to be a concern of developped nations, but the problem is increasingly spreading to low and middle income nations. Obesity causes more deaths than being underweight and is a potential risk factor for non - communicable disease such as cardiovascular disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, diabetes, and tumors.1 Obesity in children leads to lung disorders, osteoporosis, hypertension, and mental issues. Obesity can cause disability and untimely mortality in later life, especially in case of a high risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.2