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A thorough analysis of obesity trends in India reveals alarming statistics. A study published in The Lancet in 2024 found that obesity prevalence among women soared from just 1.2% to nearly 10%. For men, the figures rose from 0.5% to 5.4%. Furthermore, this research indicated that a staggering 40% of women and 12% of men are suffering from abdominal obesity, which poses particular health risks due to its association with various diseases.
Data from the Economic Survey of India 2023-2024 highlights additional disparities in obesity rates between urban and rural populations, with urban areas showing significantly higher incidences of obesity. Experts have indicated that cutting oil intake by 10% is a tangible approach to addressing these rising figures.