According to a survey conducted in India, the share of overweight or obese children in 2021 stood at 3.4 percent. This was a significant increase compared to 2015. The rise in obesity among children under the age of five was seen across most states in India.
Prevalence of obesity among children in India in 2015 and 2021
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