Nearly one in two adults in Andhra Pradesh overweight, says Health Minister
Satya Kumar Yadav said the force would draw officials from the Health, Education, Sports, and Women and Child Welfare departments, and that an action plan based on the conference’s recommendations would go to the Chief Minister
Andhra Pradesh's Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has declared that nearly half of the adult population in the state are overweight, a growing public health crisis. Addressing a multi-stakeholder conference in Vijayawada, Yadav announced the formation of a task force from Health, Education, Sports, and Women and Child Welfare departments to tackle the issue.
Lifestyle changes, lack of physical activity, unhealthy diets, excessive consumption of processed foods and sugary drinks, workplace stress, and increased screen time were identified as key factors contributing to obesity, according to national surveys. The Minister stated that an action plan based on conference recommendations would be prepared and submitted to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
To combat obesity, the government is bolstering the Food Safety Department and focusing on children through the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, which monitors height, weight, and metabolic health from an early age. Health Commissioner K.V.N. Chakradhar Babu emphasized the need to curb screen dependence, promote physical activity, consume natural foods, and limit oil, salt, and sugar, shifting the focus from treatment to prevention and overall health.
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