Childhood obesity and its challenges

• Author Details:   
• Nikunja Kishor Mishra ^*
• Niharika Mishra

Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, marked by excessive fat accumulation that poses serious health risks in early life and adulthood. This short communication highlights the multifactorial causes of childhood obesity, including poor dietary habits, physical inactivity, genetic factors, and environmental influences. It discusses the significant health consequences such as early onset of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and psychological issues. The challenges in addressing this condition include inadequate awareness, lack of preventive healthcare strategies, and social stigmatization. Effective management demands a collaborative approach involving families, schools, healthcare providers, and policy-makers. Early intervention through lifestyle modifications, nutritional education, and supportive public health policies is essential to curb this rising epidemic and ensure healthier futures for children worldwide.

Keywords: Childhood obesity, Health challenges, Prevention, Lifestyle, Early intervention.