Ritika Chaturvedi

Association between parental socioeconomic characteristics and overweight and obesity among adolescents

OBJECTIVES: Adolescent overweight and obesity are rising global concerns, with prevalence increasing from 8 % in 1990 to 20 % in 2022. In India, adolescents constitute 21 % of the population and face growing risks of obesity-related complications. Parental education and occupatio...