India, Oct. 21 -- Seeking the integration of obesity prevention and management into India' s national public health programmes, experts from the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and the Endocrine Society of India (ESI) have recommended Obesity Management Protocols for the nation. They have also sought support and stigma-free obesity management care, clearer food labelling, healthier school environments and the pursuit of public awareness initiatives.

Mumbai and Maharashtra have a high prevalence of obesity. As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), based on data collected in 2023-24, over 45.1% of women in Mumbai city and 47.7% in Mumbai Suburban were reported to be either overweight or obese. Across urban M...