Sharp rise in obesity, high blood sugar levels among Indian adults: Survey

<p>New Delhi, May 29 (PTI): India has witnessed a significant rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults, according to findings from the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), pointing to a growing burden of lifestyle-related diseases in the country.</p><p> The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.</p><p> In the same age group, the proportion of men found to be