Key result
Overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes had a national prevalence of 14.6%, 3.4%, 5.2%, and 7.1%, respectively, among adults aged ≥ 18 years in India.
Why the study?
Overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes increase non-communicable disease risk and mortality, but previous studies had not determined their prevalence throughout India.
Population
Men and women aged ≥ 18 years in India
Design
Cross-sectional nationwide survey analysis
Authors
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Highlights NCD risk factor burden in India; extends prior regional estimates and supports updated surveillance studies.
Cross-Sectional
Yes
In India between 2015 and 2016, the national prevalence of overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes was 14.6%, 3.4%, 5.2%, and 7.1%, respectively, emphasizing the need for targeted public health strategies.
Vennu et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Not applicable was evaluated on Prevalence of overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Overweight, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes had a national prevalence of 14.6%, 3.4%, 5.2%, and 7.1%, respectively, among adults aged ≥ 18 years in India.
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