Archive · 30 May 2025
Delhi School Children Face Obesity, Underweight Issues
A recent study in Delhi found that many kids in private schools are much more likely to be overweight than kids in public schools.
This is because they eat more unhealthy foods, don't exercise as much, and spend too much time looking at screens.
On the other hand, kids in public schools are more likely to be underweight because of poor diets and financial struggles.
Both groups of kids are facing health problems like high blood sugar and cholesterol.
Boys tend to be more overweight than girls.
It's important to eat healthy and stay active to prevent these health issues from getting worse.
AIIMS study reveals obesity is five times higher in private schools compared to public schools.
Private school students show higher rates of obesity due to access to calorie-dense foods, reduced physical activity, and longer screen times.
Public school students have a higher prevalence of being underweight due to poor nutrition and economic challenges.
Boys in both school types show higher obesity rates than girls.
The study highlights early signs of metabolic syndrome and increased risk of heart disease in affected children.
- Who
- Schoolchildren in Delhi, India
- What
- Study reveals high obesity rates in private schools and underweight issues in public schools.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to unhealthy routines, poor nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Study Institute
- AIIMS
- Study Area
- Delhi, India
- School Type Comparison
- Private vs. Public
- Obesity Prevalence (Private)
- Five times higher
- Underweight Prevalence (Public)
- Five times higher
- Age Range
- 6 to 19 years