Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India has surpassed the United States to become the country with the second-highest number of children affected by obesity globally, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released by the World Obesity Federation. The report indicates that around 41 million Indian children had a high Body Mass Index (BMI) by 2025, including about 14 million living with obesity. Projections suggest that by 2040, nearly 20 million children in India may be living with obesity, and around 56 million could be overweight or obese. Rising consumption of sugary beverages, low physical activity among adolescents, and limited access to nutritious food are among the key factors contributing to this growing public health challenge.