PM Modi Addresses Rising Concern of Lifestyle Diseases

Prime Minister Modi urged everyone to take proactive steps to reduce obesity

- NIKHIL VYAS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the rising concern of lifestyle diseases, particularly obesity, which has become a major health threat and referred to a recent report predicting that by 2050, over 440 million Indians will be hit by the ailment.

"This alarming figure indicates that one in every three people could face serious health issues due to obesity, potentially making it a life-threatening condition," Modi said while addressing the gathering at Silvassa, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

To combat this, the Prime Minister urged everyone to take proactive steps to reduce obesity. Modi emphasized the importance of reducing the consumption of cooking oil by 10 percent each month, asking people to commit to using 10 per cent less oil in their daily cooking.

The Prime Minister also encouraged the inclusion of regular physical activity, like walking a few kilometers daily, to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent obesity.

"India is committed to achieving the vision of a developed nation. Only a healthy nation can achieve such a goal," Modi said.