Introduction: Lifestyle, heredity, and environmental variables all have a role in the development of obesity, a complicated disorder. The rising prevalence of childhood obesity in India is associated with serious health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The problem is worsened by urbanisation and changes in diet, whereas rural areas already encounter nutritional difficulties. These complex concerns require holistic solutions and better healthcare. Aims and Objectives: To conduct a study to determine the frequency and causes of obesity in children between the ages of 5 and 18 in rural ,Jaipur to gather information for the development of specific interventions. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the period of one year in rural area, examined 334 obese 5-18-year-olds. Mothers filled out surveys that collected information like anthropometrics and sociodemographics. Regular procedures for determining body mass index (BMI) involved measuring both height and weight. Achieving a healthy weight was determined by referring to CDC growth charts. National Family Health Survey-3 combined overweight and obese children due to diet similarities. Result: This research investigates the prevalence of childhood obesity in Jaipur, India, focusing on a variety of characteristics, including socioeconomic level, family history, dietary patterns, and lifestyle habits. Findings showed that income, parental occupation, food choices, and exercise habits were significantly correlated with the prevalence of obesity. These findings highlight the significance of tackling many factors in order to successfully address the issue of childhood obesity. Conclusion: The study has concluded that the prevalence of obesity in rural areas of Jaipur was found to be 7.18% and the factors like genetic predispositions, socioeconomic level, nutrition, and lifestyle are the primary factors affecting obesity among children.

Introduction: Lifestyle, heredity, and environmental variables all have a role in the development of obesity, a complicated disorder. The rising prevalence of childhood obesity in India is associated with serious health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The problem is worsened by urbanisation and changes in diet, whereas rural areas already encounter nutritional difficulties. These complex concerns require holistic solutions and better healthcare. Aims and Objectives: To conduct a study to determine the frequency and causes of obesity in children between the ages of 5 and 18 in rural ,Jaipur to gather information for the development of specific interventions. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the period of one year in rural area, examined 334 obese 5-18-year-olds. Mothers filled out surveys that collected information like anthropometrics and sociodemographics. Regular procedures for determining body mass index (BMI) involved measuring both height and weight. Achieving a healthy weight was determined by referring to CDC growth charts. National Family Health Survey-3 combined overweight and obese children due to diet similarities. Result: This research investigates the prevalence of childhood obesity in Jaipur, India, focusing on a variety of characteristics, including socioeconomic level, family history, dietary patterns, and lifestyle habits. Findings showed that income, parental occupation, food choices, and exercise habits were significantly correlated with the prevalence of obesity. These findings highlight the significance of tackling many factors in order to successfully address the issue of childhood obesity. Conclusion: The study has concluded that the prevalence of obesity in rural areas of Jaipur was found to be 7.18% and the factors like genetic predispositions, socioeconomic level, nutrition, and lifestyle are the primary factors affecting obesity among children.