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Pakistan consumes 13.75 billion litres of beverages a year as childhood obesity rises
The volume comes from 55 billion 250-ml bottles; sugary drinks, unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles are contributing to obesity among children and adolescentsKarachi: Pakistanis...
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18 million children, adolescents in Pakistan living with obesity, experts warn
Karachi: Around 18 million children and adolescents in Pakistan are living with obesity, with some already showing signs of prediabetes and insulin resistance, raising serious concerns about a growing burden of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other life-threatening health complications, leading health experts warned on Wednesday.

