Abstract
Introduction Obesity is one of the most important global issues affecting children and adolescents. The most serious lifestyle effects of adolescents’ obesity and overweight are health risks that continue into adulthood, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, type 2 diabetes, behavioural issues, and cardiovascular diseases. India is among the many developing nations where childhood and adolescent obesity has become a serious public health issue. Adolescence is the most important stage in physical activity, growth and development. Adolescence is a start of personal decision-making sense and the development of a customized lifestyle, including the early onset of illness, accounting for approximately 35% of the global disease burden. Many of these behavioural choices have been linked to obesity risk factors, which are mostly controlled for, such as unhealthy eating behaviour, excessive television watching, and lack of activity. While undernutrition and deficiencies in micronutrients are serious public health problems in India, obesity and overnutrition have become major problems in several areas. Aim This study aims to assess Obesity among adolescents in rural Wardha. Methods A cross-sectional study will be conducted in the rural community area of the Wardha District. A questionnaire-based face-to-face interview will be conducted with participants in the adolescent age group (10-19 years). This study aimed to identify variables associated with demographic data, age group, genetic factors, types of family, parents’ education, occupation, socioeconomic status, physical activity, and various types of food intake. Implication of study The findings of this study could be significant in the implementation of laws, programs, and initiatives to promote awareness of the associations between adolescent obesity and risk factors for lifestyle diseases. This message focuses on having a balanced diet while exercising in regular physical activity. The prevalence of obesity is reduced by this lifestyle disease.