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23.9% Indian Urban Men Have High Blood Sugar Levels: Are Men At A Higher Risk Of Diabetes?
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
The NFHS-6 survey shows a rise in high blood sugar levels, with 21 percent of men and 18 percent of women affected, highlighting India's growing diabetes burden.
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High Blood Sugar, Obesity On The Rise, Says NFHS-6 Data: Here's Why Health Insurance Is Crucial Now
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
The NFHS-6 survey reveals a rise in obesity and high blood sugar among Indian adults, increasing risks of chronic diseases.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity Is No Longer Just A Lifestyle Concern: India's NFHS-6 Data Shows Why Treatment Needs To Evolve
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Saket Kant
Body weight regulation involves a complex interaction between hormones, the brain, genetics, metabolism, sleep patterns, psychological health and environmental influences.
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www.ndtv.com
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30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Falling Fertility Rate, Rising Hospital Deliveries: NFHS-6 Shows A Changing Motherhood Story
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Madhu Goel
According to the latest National Family Health Survey, the country's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9 children per woman from around 3.2 in the early 2000s. Institutional deliveries have risen to over 90%, representing one of the most significant shifts in maternal healthcare utilisation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rise Seen In Health Insurance Coverage Across India, Says NFHS-6: What This Means
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Health insurance coverage in India rose to 60.2% of households in NFHS-6 from 41% in NFHS-5, reflecting increased government schemes and awareness.
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www.ndtv.com
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
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.
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www.ndtv.com
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64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
The NFHS-5 for the 2019-2021 period had recorded that 33.3% Indian women had used the internet at least once. This figure has doubled over the interim two-year period
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre To Release National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) Soon; What Is The NFHS And How Does It Shape India's Healthcare Policy?
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round household survey conducted across India to collect detailed information on population, health, and nutrition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Late-Gestation Stillbirth Counts Underestimate True Burden: Lancet Study
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
A Lancet study finds counting only late gestation stillbirths misses nearly 40% of cases, highlighting urgent need for better data and early interventions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
- Monday July 22, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
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www.ndtv.com
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19% Households Do Not Use Any Toilet Facility: National Survey
- Wednesday May 11, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
Even though India was declared Open Defecation Free by the government in 2019, the latest NFHS survey conducted in 2019-21 showed that 19 percent of households do not use any toilet facility.
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Total Fertility Rate Declines, Shows National Survey. What It Indicates
- Friday May 6, 2022
- India News | Asian News International
The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
- Friday March 4, 2022
- Health | Dr Anshuman Kaushal
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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www.ndtv.com
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23.9% Indian Urban Men Have High Blood Sugar Levels: Are Men At A Higher Risk Of Diabetes?
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
The NFHS-6 survey shows a rise in high blood sugar levels, with 21 percent of men and 18 percent of women affected, highlighting India's growing diabetes burden.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
High Blood Sugar, Obesity On The Rise, Says NFHS-6 Data: Here's Why Health Insurance Is Crucial Now
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
The NFHS-6 survey reveals a rise in obesity and high blood sugar among Indian adults, increasing risks of chronic diseases.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Obesity Is No Longer Just A Lifestyle Concern: India's NFHS-6 Data Shows Why Treatment Needs To Evolve
- Wednesday June 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Saket Kant
Body weight regulation involves a complex interaction between hormones, the brain, genetics, metabolism, sleep patterns, psychological health and environmental influences.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Falling Fertility Rate, Rising Hospital Deliveries: NFHS-6 Shows A Changing Motherhood Story
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Madhu Goel
According to the latest National Family Health Survey, the country's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9 children per woman from around 3.2 in the early 2000s. Institutional deliveries have risen to over 90%, representing one of the most significant shifts in maternal healthcare utilisation.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Rise Seen In Health Insurance Coverage Across India, Says NFHS-6: What This Means
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Health insurance coverage in India rose to 60.2% of households in NFHS-6 from 41% in NFHS-5, reflecting increased government schemes and awareness.
-
www.ndtv.com
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
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64% Indian Women Now Use Internet, Up From 33% In 2019-21: National Survey
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- India News | Press Trust India
The NFHS-5 for the 2019-2021 period had recorded that 33.3% Indian women had used the internet at least once. This figure has doubled over the interim two-year period
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Centre To Release National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) Soon; What Is The NFHS And How Does It Shape India's Healthcare Policy?
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round household survey conducted across India to collect detailed information on population, health, and nutrition.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Late-Gestation Stillbirth Counts Underestimate True Burden: Lancet Study
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
A Lancet study finds counting only late gestation stillbirths misses nearly 40% of cases, highlighting urgent need for better data and early interventions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
www.ndtv.com
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
- Monday July 22, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
19% Households Do Not Use Any Toilet Facility: National Survey
- Wednesday May 11, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
Even though India was declared Open Defecation Free by the government in 2019, the latest NFHS survey conducted in 2019-21 showed that 19 percent of households do not use any toilet facility.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India's Total Fertility Rate Declines, Shows National Survey. What It Indicates
- Friday May 6, 2022
- India News | Asian News International
The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
- Friday March 4, 2022
- Health | Dr Anshuman Kaushal
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
www.ndtv.com