Obesity, another ongoing pandemic, is hitting Nepalis. Here’s how you can save yourself

Obesity is primarily an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a detriment to health. A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese. The consistent contribution to adipose tissue whets obesity.

According to the WHO , obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Once associated with high-income countries, obesity is now also prevalent in low and middle-income countries like Nepal. There is a projection that by 2030, half of the world will be obese or overweight. Nepal is also on the verge of this problem.