A long-term study conducted in an urban slum in Vellore has revealed that Indian children are increasingly facing a dual burden of malnutrition, with undernutrition and obesity coexisting during childhood, raising concerns about the country's future health outcomes.
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.
