Prediabetes, obesity among adolescents in Chennai rose sharply over 17 years, study finds
A study comparing data from 2006 and 2023 reveals a significant increase in prediabetes and obesity among adolescents in Chennai. Researchers warn that these metabolic health trends suggest a future rise in cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes in the region.
The prevalence of prediabetes and obesity among adolescent school children in Chennai has risen sharply over the past 17 years, according to a new study that compared data collected in 2023 with a similar survey conducted in 2006. Researchers say the findings point to worsening metabolic health among children and could foreshadow a growing burden of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in young adults.
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