Mumbai, Nov 26: According to a recent research, obesity accounts for nearly 50, 000 new cancer cases per year in adults. Obesity alone was found to contribute to almost 3.6 percent of cancer cases globally. The report highlights that the worldwide prevalence of obesity in adults has doubled since 1980. It also noted that if this trend continues, it could tremendously increase the burden of cancer, particularly in South America and North Africa. (Read: Fighting obesity and helping people lose weight online!) Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

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As far as India is concerned, obesity is quite prevalent here among young adults. However, most of them are unaware of the dangers of obesity, says a survey report. The report was derived from surveying about f 9,670 youngsters from 10 city-based colleges. Here are some key findings of the survey: Also Read - Do you eat late in the day? It can lead to obesity

70 percent of the concerned population has a family history of obesity.

Not more than 28 percent of the total population is actually aware about the scientific definition of obesity and the health hazards associated with it

58 percent of young adults do not consider obesity as a disease

Especially, the Indian male population does not view obesity as a health hazard, but view it only as a matter of size and shape.

Sadly, only a 6 percent of the young Indian population is involved in some kind of physical activity. (Read: No country for fit people every other urban Indian is obese!)

‘This is where the problem becomes more is a serious because people have a casual approach about the problem,’ said bariatric surgeon Jayashree Todkar, who conducted the survey in collaboration with Hiranandani Hospital. It also stated that the urban, young population lacks awareness about the disease. (Read: Fat to fit: Mega guide for losing weight the right way)

Source: IANS

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