Overweight and obesity are described as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. For the Asian population, a body mass index (BMI) over 23 is considered overweight, and over 25 is obese – WHO (World health organization)
As Compared with the National Family Health Survey of India -4, the prevalence of overweight or obesity has increased in most States in India. At the national level, it increased from 21% to 24% among women and 19% to 23% among men.
The body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that analyses your height and weight to assess/ measure whether your weight is healthy or unhealthy (Overweight/ obese).
People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of several major diseases and health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, blockages, heart disease, joint problems – osteoarthritis, snoring and breathing problems, many types of cancers, low quality of life, depression and other mental disorders.