India’s Obesity Crisis: 45 Crore People Overweight by 2050, Warns Lancet

In all likelihood, 450 million people in India will become overweight or obese by 2050, a fact that is derived from a study released Publication in The Lancet. This reality probably takes the most sordid prediction yet into our health hazard at the time as it would ultimately drop the long-term hefty burden over the Indian healthcare system. 

Findings of the Study
- As per research settlement in towns, different lifestyles and changes in their diets, there was no space for the rising level of obesity in India. 
- By the year 2050, nearly thirty percent of India's population will possibly be at risk of developing obesity and overweight. 
- Major contributors include processed food consumption, need for physical workout, increased sedentary working hours, etc. 
- An increase in the incidence rates of obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension is envisaged.  

1. Unhealthy Food Habits : The shift from home-made meals to almost entirely fast food and processed snacks leading to excessive calorie intake.  
2. Reduced Physical Activities: Urbanization has led to most people adopting a sedentary lifestyle by sitting down for long hours working at their desk or on their digital devices.  
3. Improved Economy & Changes in Lifestyle: Increased disposable incomes have really led to a lot of consumption of sugar high fat containing foods.  
4. Geographical and Genetic Factors: Some scholars argue that a combination of genetics predisposes some individuals in urban environments to obesity, and that then makes obesity further prone to being in epidemics as a result of that combination.  

Consequences in Health Due to Obesity  
 The growing rate of obesity is expected to increase the occurrence of the following chronic diseases. 
- Diabetes ("Diabetes capital of the world")  
- Cardio vascular diseases (heart attacks, strokes)  
- Joint problems (arthritis, mobility issues)  
- Mental health issues (depression, anxiety, low self-esteem)  

Possible Solutions & Preventive Measures  
1. Government Intervention & Awareness: Public health campaigns and strong rules on junk food advertising will be adopted for those strategies.  
2. Nutritious School Meals: Encouragement of a healthy diet in schools, as well as banning of snacks that are not healthy.  
3. Movement Fitness Emphasis: Encouraging urban planning and workplace wellness programs-made physical activity an integral part of one's daily cure.  
4. Sugary Drinks & Junk Food Taxes: Like in the UK and Mexico, spending on unhealthy foods has lessened cases of obesity where-there was a high ratification for taxation on such types of food.   
5. Encouragement toward Traditional Indian Diet: Returning to home-cooked or nutrient dense and well-balanced protein, fiber, and healthy fats being consumed.