Prevalence of diabetes continues to climb in southern States: NFHS
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reveals a significant increase in obesity and diabetes rates in India, particularly in southern states. Obesity among women has risen from 24% to 30.7%, while men's obesity increased from 22.9% to 27.3%. The survey also highlights a concerning rise in C-section deliveries, with Telangana leading at 62.2%.
- ▪Obesity among women aged 15-49 has increased from 24% to 30.7% in the latest NFHS-6.
- ▪Diabetes prevalence has risen from 13.5% to 17.8% in women and from 15.6% to 20.9% in men.
- ▪C-section deliveries have increased nationally from 21.5% to 27.2%, with urban areas showing higher rates.
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The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has highlighted the rapid rise of obesity and diabetes across India. Obesity in women (15-49 years) has gone up from 24% in the NFHS-5 to 30.7% in the latest NFHS-6, and similarly obesity in men of the same age group from 22.9% to 27.3%. Diabetes in persons taking medicines to control insulin resistance has risen from 13.5 % to 17.8% in women, and 15.6% to 20.9% in men. Lack of confidence among specialists, sub-optimal capacity of labour room staff are behind rise in C-sections in KarnatakaThe survey has indicated that obesity/overweight prevalence has increased by about 6.7% among women and 4.4% among men in just five years.
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