India sees rise in both overweight and underweight
India's latest health survey shows below-normal BMI is not decreasing while overweight and obesity are rising. Women's normal BMI range fell significantly, and men's share also shrank considerably. Below-normal BMI increased in many states, and overweight or obesity rose even more widely. Urban areas show higher rates of both underweight and overweight conditions for men and women.
Key Takeaways
- India's latest health survey shows below-normal BMI is not decreasing while overweight and obesity are rising.
- Women's normal BMI range fell significantly, and men's share also shrank considerably.
- Below-normal BMI increased in many states, and overweight or obesity rose even more widely.
India's latest health survey shows below-normal BMI is not decreasing while overweight and obesity are rising. Women's normal BMI range fell significantly, and men's share also shrank considerably. Below-normal BMI increased in many states, and overweight or obesity rose even more widely. Urban areas show higher rates of both underweight and overweight conditions for men and women.
Original Publisher Attribution
This summary was curated from Times of India.