Highlights

  • Obesity has hit Indians more in the past 15 years
  • National Family Health Survey releases data
  • Age was taken into consideration in the survey

Latest news

North hemisphere to witness partial solar eclipse: March 29, 2025

North hemisphere to witness partial solar eclipse: March 29, 2025

Over 50 crore devotees attend Maha Kumbh dip

Over 50 crore devotees attend Maha Kumbh dip

Kapil Dev raises concerns over player injuries amid Cricket demands

Kapil Dev raises concerns over player injuries amid Cricket demands

BCCI sets new luggage rules after excessive baggage on Australia tour

BCCI sets new luggage rules after excessive baggage on Australia tour

PM Modi and Elon Musk discuss space and tech in Washington

PM Modi and Elon Musk discuss space and tech in Washington

Valentine's day clashes: fringe groups disrupt celebrations in India

Valentine's day clashes: fringe groups disrupt celebrations in India

Eric Schmidt warns of AI misuse by rogue states posing global threat

Eric Schmidt warns of AI misuse by rogue states posing global threat

Ludhiana to undergo major transformation with Rs. 930 Crore infrastructure boost under CM Bhagwant Mann’s

Ludhiana to undergo major transformation with Rs. 930 Crore infrastructure boost under CM Bhagwant Mann’s

Survey shows obesity more prevalent among Indians in the past 15 years

One in every 16 women and one in every 25 men in India are obese according to the fifth and the last round of the National Family Health Survey. Find out more.

Survey shows obesity more prevalent among Indians in the past 15 years

One in every 16 women and one in every 25 men in India are obese according to the fifth and the last round of the National Family Health Survey. Cases of obesity has increased among Indians in the last 15 years.

What does NFHS data say?

According to the fifth round of NFHS conducted between 2019 and 2021, about 6.4 percent women and 4 percent men in the age group of 15-49 are obese. About 17.6 percent women and 18.9 percent men in the same age group are overweight but not obese. This means that almost a quarter of young women in India are overweight.

Attention given to age in the survey

According to the survey, in 2019-21, on an average, 12.6 per cent women in the top wealth group in India were found to be obese. Age was also taken into consideration in the survey and it found that 11 percent women between ages 40 and 49 are overweight.

Also watch: Weight loss diet: Try these vegetable juices that may help you burn belly fat

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

Survey shows obesity more prevalent among Indians in the past 15 years

Survey shows obesity more prevalent among Indians in the past 15 years

Last-Minute Valentine's gifts to make hearts flutter

Last-Minute Valentine's gifts to make hearts flutter

Discover the observance and significance of Shab-e-Barat 2025

Discover the observance and significance of Shab-e-Barat 2025

The magic of Solo Travel: Freedom, adventure, and unexpected friendships

The magic of Solo Travel: Freedom, adventure, and unexpected friendships

Embracing singlehood: The fun side of anti-Valentine’s Week

Embracing singlehood: The fun side of anti-Valentine’s Week

Economic Survey 2024-25: Long work hours hurt mental well-being, productivity

Economic Survey 2024-25: Long work hours hurt mental well-being, productivity

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

Economic Survey 2025: Prioritizing mental health and gender inclusivity to boost workforce productivity

Economic Survey 2025: Prioritizing mental health and gender inclusivity to boost workforce productivity

Explainer | Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it

Explainer | Guillain-Barre Syndrome: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it

'I want to talk, but is there anyone to listen?' The growing crisis of loneliness and depression

'I want to talk, but is there anyone to listen?' The growing crisis of loneliness and depression

UN report highlights risks of long work hours as L&T chairman endorses 90-hour week

UN report highlights risks of long work hours as L&T chairman endorses 90-hour week

Plant-based meat alternatives linked to increased risk of depression in vegetarians, study finds

Plant-based meat alternatives linked to increased risk of depression in vegetarians, study finds

India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

India’s Butter Chicken spices up global food rankings - check full list

Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Mumbai Ranked 5th in Global Food City List, Delhi Also Makes Top 50

Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

Designer Tanieya Khanuja expands her legacy with a new store in New Delhi | Have a look

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Delhi-NCR Pollution: Expert tips for protecting children from hazardous air

Actor Bhagyashree’s easy hummus recipe is a must try for healthy snacking- here's the recipe

Actor Bhagyashree’s easy hummus recipe is a must try for healthy snacking- here's the recipe

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.