India is facing a rapidly growing obesity challenge, with the latest health data showing that more than one in four adults in the country are now overweight or obese.
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.
