Kashmiri children becoming obese, anemic: UNICEF Survey

A recent survey has revealed that children and adults in Kashmir are becoming obese or overweight and it could prove fatal if precautions are not taken. The survey has pointed out that there is dire need to focus on child nutrition, while obesity and anemia are the markers of impending health issues in adults. UNICEF prepared report, Results of Rapid Survey on Children (RSoC), for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently. The survey states that 10.8 percent adolescents in JK are obese or overweight. On the other hand, the…

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