Childhood obesity is no longer a future concern-it is a present-day public health challenge with long-term metabolic consequences. Early identification and timely intervention are key to preventing the progression to metabolic syndrome and adult cardiovascular disease.

In this session, Dr Baldev Prajapati will discuss the evolving epidemiology of childhood obesity, early markers of metabolic risk, and practical intervention strategies. The focus will be on screening, lifestyle modification, family-centered counseling, and evidence-based approaches that clinicians can apply early to alter disease trajectory and improve long-term outcomes.