Why it is Important to Address Childhood Obesity?

Abstract

Obesity has its claws worldwide. It longer no remains a problem of adults and riches of developed countries, but it is rising rapidly among children and poor people of developing and underdeveloped countries as well. India is no exception. This manuscript emphasizes the need for urgent attention of the parents, educators and policy makers towards the rising problem of obesity and other associated health problems including commodities. This paper discusses the gravity of the health and disease burden and economic burden of obesity to the patient, his family and state during childhood and later. It highlights societal burden associated with childhood obesity. Further, this paper tries to bring to notice certain myths and misconceptions associated and explain the causes and correlates of childhood obesity. Finally, the paper suggests some preventive and remedial strategies for parents, communities, and government that would be helpful in arresting the steep rise and controlling this obesity epidemic and promote healthy and happy life.