Jayanthi Srikanth ¹, K. Jayanth Kumar ², M. S. Narasimmha Murthy ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Community Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, Raja Rajeshwari Medical College, Bangalore, IN

Abstract

As developing countries industrialize end urbanize and as the standards of living continue to rise, weight gain and obesity are posing a threat to the health of the citizens. Obesity is perhaps the most prevalent form of malnutrition in developed countries, both among adults and children. It has been estimated to affect 20 to 40 per cent of children and adolescents in developed countries.

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Chitra Nagaraj ¹, C. Shivaram ², K. Jayanth Kumar ³, N. S. Narasimha Murthy ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Community Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore - 560 004, IN
2 Vydehi Institute oj Medical Sciences <& Research Centre, Whitefteld, Bangalore - 560 004, IN
3 Department of Community Medicine, MS Ramaiah Medical College. Bangalore - 560 004, IN

Abstract

Bangalore is one of the fastest growing cities of the world. Presently, it has a population of about 60 lakhs living in 225 sq. km area. Unilateral migration of population into Bangalore in pursuit of higher education and employment makes it one of the fastest growing cities in the world. It has been estimated by Bangalore City Corporation (BCC), that on an average, 2220 tonnes of solid waste is generated from the city of Bangalore on a daily basis as reported by New Indian Express daily dated 13th April, 2001. To keep pace with the increase in population and provide civic amenities to keep the city clean, BCC has 100 administrative work stations (wards) and 131 health wards.

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