Shweta Rasaria*

Ph.D. Scholar, L.T. College of Nursing, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai, India

*Corresponding Author: Shweta Rasaria, Ph.D. Scholar, L.T. College of Nursing, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai, India.

Received: July 01, 2024; Published: July 10, 2025

Abstract

Obesity in adolescent girls has reached alarming proportions globally, raising serious concerns about long-term health, psychological well-being, and social integration. This editorial examines the multifaceted impact of obesity in this vulnerable population, with a focus on physical health consequences, social discrimination, and psychological burdens. An urgent call for integrated, gender-sensitive interventions is warranted.

Keywords: Adolescent Obesity; Girls; Physical Health; Psychological Impact; Social Stigma; Public Health; Intervention

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Citation

Citation: Shweta Rasaria. “Obesity in Adolescent Girls: A Looming Crisis with Physical, Social, and Psychological Ramifications". Acta Scientific Women's Health 7.8 (2025): 01-03.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Shweta Rasaria. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.