Obesity Bas Lifestyle Nahi, Experts Bole Yeh Toh Ek Bimari Hai!
India is facing a big problem with obesity, with one in four people being overweight. But guess what? Experts from ICMR and AIIMS are now saying it's not just about 'eating less' or 'being lazy' – it's actually a proper disease! Many people still think it's just a lifestyle choice, and because of this, they often don't seek treatment. Even if they try to lose weight, it's super hard to keep it off. Dr. Rajiv Bahl from ICMR pointed out that unhealthy food is often cheaper and easier to get, while healthy options are tougher to adopt. The experts, including Dr. Anoop Misra and Dr. Naval Vikram, explained that obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease influenced by genetics, metabolism, environment, and even social factors. It often starts early, with childhood habits playing a big role. Plus, Indians develop health issues at lower body weights, so early detection is key. They also said new weight-loss medicines aren't a magic bullet for everyone. The big takeaway? We need to stop blaming individuals and start treating obesity as a serious medical condition to help people better manage it long-term.
