
30% kids malnourished, 10% obese: Alarming stats at Health Summit
Published on: Sept. 29, 2025, 2:12 p.m. | Source: India Today
Leading pediatricians and public health experts at the Aaj Tak Health Summit sounded the alarm on India’s childhood health crisis, with 30 percent of children malnourished and up to 10% obese. The panel emphasised early breastfeeding, balanced diets, and limiting sugar, salt, and screen time.