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Obesity, Diabetes rise in Tamil Nadu despite gains: NFHS-6
short by / on Monday, 1 June, 2026
The sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) highlights Tamil Nadu's strong maternal and child health outcomes with 99.7% institutional deliveries, but rising obesity and diabetes are emerging as major concerns. Around 44.2% women aged 15-49 and 38.8% men are overweight, along with high blood sugar levels. Experts warn of growing NCD burden despite healthcare progress.
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