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Obesity in India: How 'pot belly' went from status symbol to silent killer

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India had the second -highest number of overweight or obese adults in 2021 , with 180 million affected.

A new Lancet study warns this number could soar to 450 million by 2050 .

Abdominal obesity, based on Indian guidelines, means a waist over 90cm ( 35 inches ) for men and 80cm for women.

Indian physicians say abdominal obesity is rising due to lifestyle changes.

New weight loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are proving effective at targeting it.

Cameroon , India and Vietnam saw the fastest growth in per capita sales of ultra-processed foods and beverages.

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