Tag: Obesity

Over 5m children to be obese in Pakistan by 2030

The number of children living with obesity is predicted to cross five million in Pakistan by the year 2030, according to Atlas of Childhood...

‘Staggering’ obesity is one of the world’s biggest concerns

In 27 years from now, almost a quarter of the global population will be obese, researchers said Wednesday, warning of the mounting medical bill. If...

Survey reveals 50pc of Pakistani population is obese, prone to diabetes:...

LAHORE: A scientific survey has revealed alarming figures with Pakistan's 50 per cent population found to be obese, which is a major cause of diabetes,...

Denmark ready to support Pakistan in health sector

Danish envoy says Pakistan ranks 9th in carrying obesity, with 8th largest population having diabetes NATHIAGALI: In Pakistan, the number of diabetes and obesity suffering...

Children’s poor sleep quality associated with obesity

The quality of kid’s poor sleep can affect their eating habits and weight, according to a study. “Childhood obesity very often leads to adult obesity,”...

World Diabetes Day to be observed on Tuesday

  KARACHI: World Diabetes Day (WDD) will be observed around the globe on November 14 with the theme ‘Women and Diabetes’ and a slogan ‘our...

Child and teen obesity soars tenfold worldwide in 40 years: WHO...

GENEVA: The number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has jumped tenfold in the past 40 years and the rise is accelerating in low-...

Obesity risk increases for late preschool sleepers

Can you read me another story? I'm thirsty. I'm not sleepy." For parents of young children, these delaying tactics at bedtime will sound familiar. ...