A medical expert sounded the alarm on the rapidly increasing obesity crisis, which is especially prevalent among the youth due to poor eating patterns, inactivity and excessive screen use.
About 81 per cent of women and 74 per cent of men are now facing obesity and further related health consequences. Dr Zubala Yasir Lutfi highlighted the urgent need for immediate public action to combat the obesity crisis. She stressed the importance of parental counselling, urging parents to guide their children towards healthier habits early on to prevent obesity and its serious health consequences.
Without strong awareness campaigns and community involvement, the nation risks facing a severe healthcare burden in the near future. "Obesity is not just a personal issue it is a public emergency that threatens the well-being of our entire society. We must prioritise education, promote active lifestyles and regulate unhealthy food marketing to protect our younger generation," she urged.
She warned that obesity is no longer a cosmetic issue but a medical emergency. "We are seeing diseases in teenagers that were once limited to adults. This must be addressed immediately". Experts are urging parents, schools and communities to raise awareness, promote physical activity and reduce junk food consumption to prevent long-term health damage.
There exists a direct connection between obesity and a range of serious health problems. Dr Lutfi explained that conditions such as weak bones, high blood pressure, heart disease and fatty liver are increasingly being seen in patients struggling with obesity.
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