What Data Shows Us About Indias Obesity Crisis & Where We Are Headed [Video]

But is that enough? Should there be more done to address the obesity epidemic in the country?

According to Dr Sachdev, “The responsibility for reducing this depends on both the society and the individual.”

He suggests that health education awareness be done on a mass level, warning labels be put on ultra-processed food, and physical activity be encouraged among people.

There are other policy measures that can be brought about too:

• Train healthcare professionals to recognise early symptoms

• Personalise support & create incentives for obese individuals to opt for healthier lifestyles

• Decrease the taxes on organic food

• Create a system where people are periodically screened for obesity 

(All of April, Quint FIT is decoding the alarming rise in obesity in India and the various health risks associated with it. Follow our full coverage here.)