Obesity is a slow pandemic and one must be careful especially about childhood obesity, as per experts. The national Anti-Obesity day is celebrated on November 26 every year to create awareness of dangers of obesity and prevention of the pandemic. Dr Shyam Sundar C.M.A Consultant Endocrinology and Diabetology, SPARSH Hospital states that obesity is a slow pandemic which has been increasing in the past 15 to 20 years. “We now have access to everything and have fewer reasons to step outside of our homes. The more time we spend sitting, it increases the risk of obesity and it will lead to further complications. It is said that the longer you sit, it is almost equivalent to smoking,” he explained. Read more here..