Junk food, sedentary lifestyle pushing more children towards obesity in Kashmir: DAK

[ad_1] Srinagar, Mar 4 (GNS): On world obesity day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday expressed pressing concern over rise in the number of obesity cases among children in Kashmir valley.  “Junk food and sedentary lifestyle are pushing more children towards obesity,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. According to a latest survey by … Read more

Junk Food And Sedentary Lifestyle Behind Increasing Childhood Obesity In Kashmir: DAK

Junk Food And Sedentary Lifestyle Behind Increasing Childhood Obesity In Kashmir: DAK

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) has expressed concern over the increasing number of obesity cases among children in the Kashmir valley. On World Obesity Day, Dr Nisar ul Hassan highlighted that junk food and a sedentary lifestyle are the primary factors contributing to this issue. According to the latest National Family Health Survey … Read more

Obesity can lead to 13 different types of cancer: Experts

Obesity can lead to 13 different types of cancer: Experts

[ad_1] Bengaluru: Obesity can lead to the development of 13 different types of cancer, experts said, adding people with obesity or severe obesity are 1.5 to 4 times at risk of developing cancer in organs like oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colorectal, gallbladder, kidney, and thyroid. Tausif Ahmed Thangalvadi, Medical Director at NURA, a collaboration between … Read more