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Title: THE ECONOMICS OF OBESITY
Authors: Nishita Bajaj
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Nishita Bajaj Modern High School for Girls Kolkata
MLA 8 Bajaj, Nishita. "THE ECONOMICS OF OBESITY." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 6, no. 12, Dec. 2021, pp. 4844-4864, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i11.026. Accessed Dec. 2021. APA 6 Bajaj, N. (2021, December). THE ECONOMICS OF OBESITY. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 6(12), 4844-4864. Retrieved from doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i11.026 Chicago Bajaj, Nishita. "THE ECONOMICS OF OBESITY." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 6, no. 12 (December 2021), 4844-4864. Accessed December, 2021. doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i11.026.
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Abstract: The "New World Syndrome" is a term used to characterise obesity. Its frequency is steadily increasing across all age groups in many developed regions across the world. It's not a societal problem; it's a sickness that's running rampant. Obesity is on the rise among younger generations, posing a serious danger to the economies of all countries. It is one of the deadliest diseases that, if not treated promptly, may have serious effects. As a result, childhood obesity prevention should be prioritised, as there is a danger of obesity persisting into adulthood. There are a number of variables that are hastening the spread of the disease among children and adolescents. These variables have to be made socially aware of individuals so that they may make an informed decision about how to avoid being influenced. Using statistical and collected data, this paper examines the factors that have led to its current prevalence, as well as how it is affecting people's education and daily lives. It also considers the economic impacts of obesity around the world, as well as the government's role in both its spread and control. The factors which are the main reasons driving Obesity in the citizens of the world.The possible treatments for obesity are also sparsely discussed in the paper. The paper comprises a comparative study of the results and economic cost of Obesity between Mexico and India as well. Government’s role in controlling and on the contrary even supporting certain drivers of obesity are being elaborated on in the paper.

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