Workplace burnout is becoming increasingly common among young professionals in India, and health experts warn that chronic stress may have lasting effects far beyond mental well-being. Persistent stress can gradually impact metabolism, heart health, sleep, immunity, and increase the risk of serious lifestyle diseases at a much younger age.
India is witnessing a significant shift in its public health landscape, with government data revealing a sharp rise in obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure across both urban and rural populations. The findings from the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) highlight an emerging “dual burden” where undernutrition continues to exist alongside rapidly growing lifestyle-related diseases.
