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India needs urgent action as childhood obesity rises

Reported by Deccan Herald 28 Oct 2026, 3:20 am IST 1 min read

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Child health crisis: WHO data shows India ranks second globally for childhood obesity, prompting calls for urgent dietary and lifestyle interventions.

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Section: India
First reported by: Deccan Herald
Reporter: dhns
Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 3:20 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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