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60 crore Indians are today overweight or obese: Prashant Desai
short by / on Monday, 27 April, 2026
Citing ICMR data, Prashant Desai, a health educator revealed that over 60 crore Indians are currently overweight or obese. He warned that obesity increases heart attack risks by 200% and cancer risks by 300%. With India’s median age at 29, Desai emphasised that addressing this "obesity-diabetes" combination is critical to prevent a future healthcare collapse.
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