Obesity: A silent epidemic that demands urgent action - The Tribune

Obesity: A silent epidemic that demands urgent action - The Tribune

OBESITY is fast becoming one of the biggest public health challenges in the state. With changing lifestyles, calorie-rich diets and low physical activity, more Punjabis are tipping the scale toward becoming overweight and obese. The consequences go far beyond appearance—life-threatening conditions like diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnoea and heart disease are on the rise. To understand the gravity of the situation and explore modern treatment op