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.
Hot weather doesn’t just cause sweating and fatigue—it can also affect your cardiovascular system. During heatwaves, the body undergoes major changes to regulate temperature, and this can lead to blood pressure fluctuations, especially in people with hypertension, heart disease, or dehydration.
