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1 in 14 Indian school children obese; north tops chart
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: A national analysis found nearly 7% of Indian school children are obese, with rates rising across the country.
WHO: Researchers and experts
WHAT: Researchers reported rising obesity rates among Indian school children and linked it to processed foods, sedentary habits and screen time.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 1:13 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: Researchers linked the rise to processed foods, sedentary habits and screen time, and experts warned about the trend.
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