India's youngest generation is being quietly reshaped by the forces of urbanization, economic growth, and shifting cultural values — forces that have made processed food abundant, physical movement scarce, and sedentary childhood the new norm. What was once a marker of prosperity has become a widespread public health concern, cutting across class and geography. The nation's celebrated demographic dividend — its promise of a young, productive workforce — now rests on whether India can protect the health of the children who are meant to deliver it. This is not merely a medical story; it is a sto
Childhood obesity signals India's social transformation, threatening demographic dividend
Rising childhood obesity threatens the health and future productivity of India's youth population, potentially compromising the nation's demographic dividend.